CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia volleyball team (17-6, 7-5 ACC) returns to Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday (Nov. 6) to host the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-15, 1-11 ACC) at 6 p.m. before heading to Blacksburg, Va. on Friday (Nov. 8) for a noon first serve.
Match Information
Matchup: Virginia (17-6, 7-5 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech (7-15, 1-11 ACC)
Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 6 • 6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Charlottesville, Va.)
Watch: ACCNX
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Matchup: Virginia (17-6, 7-5 ACC) at Virginia Tech (7-15, 1-11 ACC)
Date/Time: Friday, Nov. 8 • 12 p.m.
Location: Cassell Coliseum
Watch: ACCNX
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
SEATING INFORMATION
- All matches hosted at Memorial Gymnasium are free to the public.
- Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with the doors opening one hour before first serve.
PARKING INFORMATION
- Fans planning to attend Virginia volleyball matches this season are encouraged to park in the Culbreth, Central Grounds or Emmet/Ivy parking garages utilizing the ParkMobile app.
- For more information regarding hourly parking locations and payments, visit virginia.edu/parkmobile.
SEASON OVERVIEW
- This year marks the 46th season of Virginia Volleyball, which held its inaugural season in 1979.
- In 45 complete seasons, UVA is 681-767 (.470) all-time.
- The Cavaliers have four home matches remaining this season, starting Nov. 6 against Virginia Tech.
- Head coach Shannon Wells is in her fourth season at the helm.
SERIES HISTORY
- Virginia leads the all-time series, 41-40, over Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers took both matches from the Hokies in 2023 including a five-set thriller in the first every volleyball match held at John Paul Jones Arena. UVA kept the momentum going by sweeping the Hokies in the regular season finale.
- For a complete list of series results, visit the Virginia Volleyball Record Book.
LAST TIME OUT
- Over the weekend, the Cavaliers were swept by No. 1 Pittsburgh and No. 12 SMU at Memorial Gymnasium.
- A record 1,150 people filed into Memorial Gymnasium for the match against the top-ranked Panthers. The crowd was the biggest ever to watch a volleyball match in the history of Memorial Gymnasium.
HOT START
- Virginia is off to its best start since 2003 when the Cavaliers won 20 of the first 25 matches of the season.
- UVA is off to its best 12-match start in ACC play since starting 8-4 in 2005.
- The Cavaliers’ 17 wins on the season are the most since UVA went 18-13 during the 2015…