CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia volleyball team (10-17, 3-14 ACC) is set to face in-state rival Virginia Tech (13-15, 3-14 ACC) at Cassell Coliseum on Saturday (Nov. 25) at 1 p.m. to cap the 2023 season.
The match will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra (ACCNX)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
- Virginia’s match 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 for the match and can be accessed through the volleyball schedule page on VirginiaSports.com
SEASON OVERVIEW
- This year marks the 45th season of Virginia Volleyball, which held its inaugural season in 1979.
- In 44 complete seasons, UVA is 672-766 (.467)
- The Cavaliers are set to host 14 home matches in 2023.
- Head coach Shannon Wells is in her third season at the helm.
SERIES HISTORY
- Virginia leveled the all-time matchup, 40-40, with in-state rivals Virginia Tech earlier this season in a thrilling come-from-behind five set win over the Hokies. The match was held at John Paul Jones Arena, the first volleyball match to be held at the venue, and drew a program record crowd 3,162 fans.
LAST TIME OUT
- The Cavaliers fell in three sets in their 2023 home finale against NC State on Wednesday (Nov. 22) at Memorial Gymnasium.
- Despite strong performances from middle blocker Abby Tadder and outside hitter Lauryn Bowie, Virginia could not match the Wolfpack’s strong offensive showing as NC State finished with a .343 hitting clip compared to UVA’s .181.
- Tadder led the Cavaliers with 11 kills and three errors on 17 swings for a .471 hitting clip. Bowie also added eight kills and only one error on 13 attempts (.538 hitting percentage).