| Match | Location | Day/Time (CT) | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Alabama | Columbia, Mo. | Wednesday // 6:30 p.m. (CT) | SEC Network |
Game Notes: Mizzou |
Mizzou's series with Alabama dates back to 2002 as all five meetings have come since Wayne and Susan Kreklow took over the program in 2000. This will mark the sixth meeting all-time as the Tigers lead, 4-1, with the only loss coming in the final match of the 2012 season. Mizzou won both meetings last season, 3-1. In the previous five meetings, there has never been a sweep. Four of the five meetings have come since Mizzou joined the SEC, with Mizzou holding a 3-1 edge in those four.
The Tigers will honor their senior class on Wednesday. The class of Whitney Little, Sarah Meister and Emily Wilson has been one of the most successful in school history. It started in 2011 when the trio helped Mizzou qualify for the NCAA Tournament, being the youngest team in the field of 64. They were also key contributors on last season's 35-1, SEC Champion team. In all, the trio has put together a 91-42 record in their four seasons, qualifying for a pair of NCAA Tournaments with an SEC Championship. The 91 wins are second to only last year's class in modern program history.
Recapping Texas A&M
Mizzou Volleyball fell to 3-0 (15-25, 17-25, 12-25) to Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon at Reed Arena. The Tigers drop to 16-16 on the season and 7-10 in Southeastern Conference play. Sophomore Carly Kan fell two kills shy of a double-double, posting 13 digs and eight kills to lead Mizzou. The duo of freshmen Kasey Reuter and Julia Towler posted six kills apiece off the bench. Senior Whitney Little had four kills and four blocks and Emily Wilson added four kills.
Scouting Alabama
Record: 23-7, 11-5 SEC
Last Match: Lost, 3-2, at Ole Miss
Players to Watch: Do-it-all right side Krystal Rivers is Alabama's go-to swing, leading the team with 500 kills on .296 hitting with 226 digs and 88 blocks as she is a lock for All-SEC honors at the end of the year.
- Freshman Kat Hutson has provided a huge boost for the Tide this season as she is averaging 3.75 kills per set on .274 hitting and has elevated her game in SEC play, averaging 4.06 digs per set on .280 hitting.
- Sierra Wilson leads the SEC with her 11.64 assists per set and has quarterbacked an offense that is hitting .262 despite the pin hitters getting the bulk of the swings.
- River, Hutson and Brittany Thomas have combined for 2,947 of the team's 3,898 attempts (76-percent).
Up Next
Wednesday will be the Tigers' final match of the season. For all the latest on Mizzou volleyball, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on twitter @MizzouVB.
