Upcoming SEC Volleybal Match: Tennessee Lady Vols Travel to Georgia
Lady Vols Head to Athens
The Tennessee Lady Volunteers volleyball team will travel to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a Southeastern Conference (SEC) matchup. The match is scheduled for Friday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET and will be televised on SEC Network.
The Lady Vols (16-5, 8-2 SEC) are coming off a sweep of the Kentucky Wildcats last weekend. Senior outside hitter Breana Runnels led the way for Tennessee with 15 kills, while sophomore middle blocker Ava Bell added 10 kills and six blocks.
Bulldogs Look to Bounce Back
The Bulldogs (14-7, 6-4 SEC) are coming off a loss to the Florida Gators last weekend. Senior outside hitter T'ara Ceasar led the way for Georgia with 12 kills, while sophomore middle blocker Kianna Young added 10 kills and five blocks.
The Bulldogs are led by sixth-year head coach Tom Black, who has a record of 117-73 at Georgia. Black has led the Bulldogs to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2019.
Matchup History
The Lady Vols and Bulldogs have met 49 times, with Tennessee holding a 33-16 advantage in the series. The Lady Vols have won the last three meetings, including a sweep in Knoxville last season.
The match is expected to be a close one, as both teams are ranked in the top 25 of the AVCA Coaches Poll. The Lady Vols are ranked No. 13, while the Bulldogs are ranked No. 24.
What to Watch For
Here are a few things to watch for in Friday's match:
- The matchup between Tennessee outside hitter Breana Runnels and Georgia outside hitter T'ara Ceasar.
- The battle at the net between Tennessee middle blocker Ava Bell and Georgia middle blocker Kianna Young.
- The serving game of both teams. Tennessee is one of the best serving teams in the SEC, while Georgia has struggled with its serve receive at times this season.
The match is sure to be a great one, so be sure to tune in to SEC Network on Friday night to catch all the action.
