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@MizzouVB Set For Sunday Matchup Against Tennessee
10/2/2015 11:31:00 AM | Volleyball
Tigers lead all-time series vs. the Volunteers, 5-2
| MATCH | LOCATION | DAY // TIME | LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Columbia, Mo. | Sunday, Oct. 4 // 1:30 p.m. CT | Stats | Video |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Coming off its big upset win over No. 9 Florida Wednesday evening, Mizzou Volleyball will continue its SEC schedule this Sunday vs. Tennessee. First serve at the Hearnes Center is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. CT.
Sunday's matchup will air live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN with Ben Arnet and Alexis Steinbach on the call. Fans can also follow the action on Twitter (@MizzouVB) and via live stats through www.Statbroadcast.com.
Adult tickets are available for $5 while youth and senior tickets are available for $3. The Hearnes Center Ticket Offices will open to the public 1.5 hours prior to the match. Doors open to the public one hour prior to each match.
For more ticket information, please contact the Mizzou Ticket Office at 1-800-CAT-PAWS.
PROMOTIONS
- Hearnes Center concession stands will feature two tacos for only $2 throughout the match.
- Fans are encouraged to make their way to the court following the match for autographs and "Stay and Play" activities with Mizzou Volleyball players.
QUICK DIGS
- Mizzou leads the all-time series against Tennessee, 5-2. The Tigers possess a perfect 3-0 record in matchups at the Hearnes Center vs. the Volunteers. In its last meeting against Tennessee, Mizzou claimed a 3-0 sweep in Knoxville on Nov. 7, 2014.
- Following its thrilling 3-2 comeback win over No. 9 Florida on Wednesday, the Tigers are now 4-0 all-time in SEC season openers.
- The last time Mizzou came back from an 0-2 match disadvantage was in 2012 in that season's SEC opener. On Sept. 12, 2012 against Tennessee, Mizzou reeled off three consecutive sets and stunned the 17th ranked team in the country.
- Three Tigers finished with double-digit kills against the Gators on Wednesday. Junior Carly Kan tallied 17, junior Julia Towler finished with 10 and senior Regan Peltier produced 12. Kan also tallied 13 digs, marking her eighth double-double of the season.
- Sophomore setting duo of Courtney Eckenrode and Ali Kreklow helped key the Tiger comeback with 20 and 25 assists, respectively. Kreklow also chipped in 12 digs, giving her three double-doubles on the year.
- Mizzou concluded its 2015 nonconference schedule with an outstanding 12-1 record with four tournament championships (Tiger Invitational, South Florida Invitational, Appalachian State Invitational and Butler Invitational).
UP NEXT
The Tigers continue their SEC schedule Friday, Oct. 9, at Mississippi State. First serve in Starkville, Miss., is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the match will be televised live on SEC Network + via WatchESPN.
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