CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia volleyball team (21-11, 11-10 ACC) begins its postseason journey in the second round of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship on Sunday (Dec. 8) against the winner of North Carolina A&T and St. John’s at Memorial Gymnasium.
Match Information
Matchup: Virginia (21-11, 11-10 ACC) vs. North Carolina A&T (17-10, 12-6 CAA)/St. John’s (21-12, 10-8 Big East)
Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 8 • 6 p.m.
Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Charlottesville, Va.)
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
TICKET INFORMATION
- All seating at Memorial Gymnasium is general admission and tickets are priced at $5. UVA students can purchase tickets for $4. Gates will open one hour prior to each match.
- Tickets are available online at UVATix.com or by calling the Virginia Athletic Ticket Office at (434) 924-8821.
- A clear bag policy will be in effect for the duration of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship held at Memorial Gymnasium.
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 are making just their third postseason appearance in program history, the first since making the NCAA Tournament in 1999.
- Head coach Shannon Wells is in her fourth season at the helm.
SERIES HISTORY
- The Cavaliers of Virginia and the Aggies of North Carolina A&T have only met once and that was in 1981. Virginia won the match 3-1 (0-15, 15-11, 16-14, 15-11).
- Virginia and St. John’s have never met on the volleyball court.
- For a complete list of series results, visit the Virginia Volleyball Record Book.
LAST TIME OUT
- To conclude the regular season, UVA dropped contests to No. 25 North Carolina and Boston College during the final week of the regular season.
- In the road finale, the Cavaliers fell in four sets (19-25, 5-25, 25-20, 16-25) to No. 25 North Carolina. In the match, Virginia senior Abby Tadder collected the 406th block of her storied UVA career to pass Jessica O’Shoney for the ninth most total blocks in program history.
- In the regular season finale, the Hoos dropped a five-setter (20-25, 25-15, 9-25, 25-23, 9-15) to the Boston College Eagles.
THE CLIMB
- The Cavaliers’ 21 wins on the season are the most since UVA went 23-9 during the 2006 campaign.
- UVA’s 11 ACC wins are the most since winning 11 in 2013. The North Dame sweep also insured that the Cavaliers will finish with a…