Virginia Set For Smithfield Commonwealth Clash at Virginia Tech

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – To close out the opening road swing of ACC play, the Virginia volleyball team (8-8, 1-5 ACC) will travel to Virginia Tech (9-8, 1-5 ACC) for a primetime showdown on ACC Network.

Match Information
Matchup: Virginia at Virginia Tech
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 15 • 7 p.m.
Location: Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.)
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
 

SEASON OVERVIEW

• This year marks the 47th season of Virginia Volleyball, which held its inaugural season in 1979.
• In 46 complete seasons, UVA is 694-768 (.470) all-time.
• The Cavaliers are set to host 14 matches on Grounds this season, including five matches at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Head coach Shannon Wells is in her fifth season at the helm.

 SERIES HISTORY

• The Cavaliers of Virginia and Hokies of Virginia Tech are meeting for the 84th time on Wednesday.
• UVA leads the all-time series 43-40 and has won the last five matches dating back to 2022. The five-match win streak is the longest since Virginia took seven consecutive matches from Tech from 1995-01.
• Virginia has won the last three meetings in Blacksburg. The last time Virginia won four straight matches in Blacksburg was when the team won five consecutive matches from 1988 to 1991.  
• For a complete list of series results, visit the Virginia Volleyball Record Book.

 ROAD LIFE IN THE ACC

• To conclude the first road weekend of ACC play, Virginia fell 3-1 at No. 5 Louisville on Sunday. The third set win over the Cardinals was the first set win over a top-5 opponent on the road in program history.
• Overall, the set win was just the third ever taken off a top 5 team for Virginia. All three wins have come in the last 365 days (No. 3 Louisville, 11/22/24 & No. 3 Stanford, 9/27/25).

 EARLY ENNIST

• After tallying over 2,000 kills during her prep career, freshman Reagan Ennist has a team-best 137 kills this season. Ennist’s 137 kills are the second most by a freshman in the Shannon Wells era, only behind Brooklyn Borum’s 234 kills in 2021. 
• Entering the primetime showdown with Virginia Tech, Ennist is averaging 2.9 kills per set, which ranks ninth all-time among UVA freshmen.

 REWRITING THE RECORD BOOKS

• Freshman outside hitter Reagan Ennist had a game for the ages in UVA’s thrilling five-set victory over Syracuse en route to her first ACC Freshman of the Week honor. 
• In the win, Ennist racked up a Virginia freshman record 32 kills. The 32 kills were the most by a Cavalier since Deanna Zwarich tallied 33 kills against Duke in 2000.
• The freshman’s 32 kills are the fifth-most ever by a Cavalier in a single match. Her 32 kills came on 89 swings, which set a record for most attempts in a single match.

 OPENING THE JPJ RESIDENCY

• To open ACC play, the Virginia Cavaliers hosted No. 3 Stanford and Cal at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Virginia’s third set win over Stanford tied for the highest set win over a ranked opponent in program history.
• In the Cal match, Reagan Ennist tallied 13 kills—the most by a UVA freshman since Brooklyn Borum in 2021, up until that point.

 IMPORTED A PAIR OF WINS

• To close out non-conference play, Virginia headed to the Ohio State-hosted Sports Import Classic against OSU and Troy. 
• UVA opened the weekend with a five-set thriller over Ohio State. It was only the program’s second win ever over a team from the Big 10 and second in as many weeks. 
• In the sweep over Troy, Kate Dean recorded 11 total blocks. The most by a Hoo in a match since Abby Tadder in 2023.

 DOUBLE DIP AGAINST MICHIGAN

• To wrap up the home non-conference portion of the 2025 season, Virginia hosted Big 10 foe Michigan for a pair of matches at the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
• Virginia’s five-set win in the weekend opener was the Cavaliers’ first win over a power conference opponent in non-conference play since 2016 and the first-ever win over a Big 10 program in program history. 

 HOT START HOOS

• To start the season, Virginia opened the year by dominating the DC Challenge over Georgetown, George Washington and Howard. The 3-0 start for UVA was the first of the Wells era and the first since 2014.
• In the Shannon Wells era, the Cavaliers are 40-21 in matches played during August and September, including an 11-2 mark during the historic 2024 season.

 VIRGINIA WELCOMES NEWCOMERS

• Of UVA’s 16 players on its 2025 roster, seven are new to the roster. 
• The Cavaliers’ roster features four transfers: Katie Barrier (DS/L) from Tennessee, Vivian Miller (OH) from Ole Miss, Hannah Scott (S) from College of Charleston and Jasmine Robinson (MB) from Virginia Tech.
• Virginia welcomed the freshman trio of Reagan Ennist (OH), Marin Black (MB) and Charlottesville-native Caroline Lang (RS/MB) to Grounds this summer.  

 LOOK HOOS BACK

• The UVA returners are highlighted by seniors Kate Johnson (DS/L), Kadynce Booth (OH) and Kate Dean (MB). Johnson is the only Cavalier who has been in the program all four seasons.
• Meredith Reeg (DS/L), who missed most of the 2024 season due to injury, and Lauryn Bowie (OH/RS) represent the junior class.
• The sophomore class is led by 2024 All-ACC freshman team member Zoey Dood (S) and Becca Wight (RS). Sarah Brodner (OH/RS) and Teagan Hogan (DS/L) round out the rest of the class.

 THE YEAR THAT WAS IN ‘24

• The Cavaliers’ 21 wins during the 2024 season were the most by UVA since winning 23 during the 2006 season.
• UVA’s 11 ACC wins are the most since winning 11 in 2013.
• Virginia rode the 21 wins to a berth in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. It was the first postseason appearance since making the NCAA Tournament in 1999.

 THE SMITHFIELD COMMONWEALTH CLASH

• The Smithfield Commonwealth Clash, originally called the Commonwealth Challenge (2005-2007), has been a part of the UVA-Virginia Tech rivalry since 2014. It is an all-sports, points-based program with the Commonwealth Clash trophy presented to the winning school each year for its dominance in head-to-head competitions.
• Virginia currently leads the 2025-26 Clash, 1.5-0.5.