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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia volleyball team (6-2) return to Memorial Gymnasium this weekend (Sept. 15-16) to host the Jefferson Cup Invitational, a four-team winner’s bracket format tournament. The Cavaliers wrap up their non-conference schedule as they host Norfolk State (1-4) on Friday (Sept. 15) at 7 p.m. before challenging either George Washington (2-7) or Wofford (7-2) on Saturday (Sept. 16) at either noon or 2:30 p.m.

All matches hosted at Memorial Gymnasium are free to the public.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

  • Both of Virginia’s matches will be streamed on ACC Network Extra (ACCNX) through the ESPN app, which is available through participating TV providers that carry ACC Network.
  • Live stats will also be available for both matches and can be accessed through the volleyball schedule page on VirginiaSports.com

PARKING INFORMATION

  • Fans planning to attend Virginia volleyball matches this season are encouraged to park in the Culbreth, Central Grounds or Emmet/Ivy parking garages utilizing the ParkMobile app.
  • For more information regarding hourly parking locations and payments, visit virginia.edu/parkmobile.

SEASON OVERVIEW

  • This year marks the 45th season of Virginia Volleyball, which held its inaugural season in 1979.
  • In 44 complete seasons, UVA is 668-751 (.471)
  • The Cavaliers are set to host 14 home matches in 2023.
  • For the first time in history, Virginia will face Rider (Aug. 25) and Quinnipiac (Sept. 1).
  • Head coach Shannon Wells is in her third season at the helm.

SERIES HISTORY

  • Virginia opens the Jefferson Cup Invitational against Norfolk State on Friday, the second time the two programs will meet. UVA leads the all-time series 1-0.
  • The Hoos will face either George Washington or Wofford on Saturday. Virginia trails the all-time series 6-10 against the Revolutionaries, while a matchup featuring the Terriers would mark the first meeting between the two sides.

LAST TIME OUT

  • The Cavaliers return home from the DMV Invitational having gone 2-1, picking up a sweep over Howard (25-15, 25-21, 25-21) and a thrilling 3-1 win over UMBC (27-25, 21-25, 25-19, 28-26) while falling to Coastal Carolina 0-3 (20-25, 17-25, 22-25).
  • The Virginia offense was firing on all cylinders against the Bison, as the team finished with a .410 hitting percentage as a team, the first time UVA has finished a match hitting over .400 since Boston College on 11/26/14 (.453).
  • Libero Milan Gomillion had a standout game against the Chanticleers, recording 27 digs, tying the most by a UVA player in a three-set match in program history.
  • Middle blocker Abby Tadder recorded her first career double-double against UMBC (13 kills, 12 blocks). Outside hitter Chloe Wilson also recorded a career high in blocks (nine) against the Retrievers.

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