Hogs kick off NCAA tournament with exciting match against Jacks

Postseason volleyball returns to Barnhill Arena for the first time in 15 years, kicking off on Friday for the No. 9 Razorbacks.

Arkansas earned a three seed in the NCAA Tournament after an impressive 25-5 regular season, going 15-3 in the SEC. TCU, Florida State, and Stephen F. Austin will join the Hogs for the first and second rounds. TCU and FSU will go head to head at 4:30 CT on Friday, followed by the Hogs and Jacks at 7:00 CT at Barnhill Arena.

The winning teams from the first round matches will compete on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. for a spot in regional play.

Doors for Friday’s matches will open an hour prior to first serve (3:30/6:00) and at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Fans are advised to park in the FB or 47N lots near Barnhill Arena before 5 p.m. On Friday, after 5 p.m., parking in lots FB, 47N, 47W, 72, 73 & 73A, 74 & 74A/B/C are all open and free. All NCAA match policies, including clear bag and standard game day rules, will apply.

Arkansas fans are encouraged to wear white for Friday’s first round contest. Single match and all-session tickets for the first and second rounds are available through the Razorback Ticket Center.

Scouting the Series: Stephen F. Austin

• Arkansas defeated the Jacks during the NIVC in 2021
• Stephen F. Austin completed the regular season 29-4 and went undefeated in the WAC, finishing 16-0
• The Jacks narrowly missed the automatic qualifier, falling 3-1 to Grand Canyon in their conference tournament, making their at-large bid the first in program history

Stat Leaders – SFA

• Kills/set: Ielan Bradley | 3.54 | 421
• Assists/set: Jayden Flynn | 6.15 | 732
• Digs/set: Haley Hoang | 4.22 | 489
• Blocks/set: Isabella Ortiz | 1.25 | 149
• Aces/set: Jayden Flynn | 0.33 | 39

Stat Leaders – Arkansas

• Kills/set: Jill Gillen | 4.15 | 461
• Assists/set: Hannah Hogue | 11.27 | 1251
• Digs/set: Courtney Jackson | 3.97 | 441
• Blocks/set: Zoi Evans | 1.09| 117
• Aces/set: Jill Gillen | 0.43 | 48

More Information

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