PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women's volleyball is kicking off the summer with a foreign tour of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy from May 25-June 5.

In addition to sightseeing and cultural experiences, the Scarlet Knights will play six total matches against professional and local organizations with a pair of matchups each during their stops in Belgrade, Serbia, Maribor, Slovenia and Milan, Italy.  

The trip begins in Belgrade, Serbia, where the Scarlet Knights will get to visit the riverside Savamala quarter, the city's creative headquarters, Belgrade Fortress, Mt. Avala and the Belgrade Design District, along with matches against Lajkovac and Stara Pazova.

The trip continues with a visit to Zagreb, Croatia, that includes the sights of St. Mark's historic 13th-century church and the colorful Dolac Market before heading to Maribor, Slovenia.

In addition to meeting up with OTP Banka and OTP Banka Branik on the court in Slovenia, RU will spend time at the Maribor city center, Dras Center and  Pohorje Mountain.

The Scarlet Knights will then head off to Italy, which will include stops in Venice, Milan, Verona and Lake Como.

While in Venice, Rutgers will experience the city's water taxis and visit Piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace.

RU will also take on CABIATE 2 in Milan while also getting to visit the Castle, Duomo Scala and the sites of central Milan.

The trip will wrap up with a day trip to Lake Como before returning to Milan for the final match of the trip versus Nazionale Ita Juniores.
 
Stay tuned to @RUVBall on social media and ScarletKnights.com for a live blog covering the culture, competition, and experiences during the trip. 
   

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