Two NCAA women's volleyball programs—the Evansville Purple Aces and the Drake Bulldogs—meet in Des Moines at The Knapp Center, Drake University's 7,152-seat arena. The Knapp Center, built in 1992 on the Drake campus, hosts a range of athletic events and serves as the home venue for Drake's basketball and volleyball programs. This Missouri Valley Conference matchup highlights the region's competitive college volleyball scene in central Iowa.
