University of Tennessee Athletics
Wednesday, October 28
Knoxville
7 P.M.
University of Tennessee
vs
Georgia
Volleyball Preview: Tennessee Hosts Georgia in Midweek Back-To-Back
October 27, 2020 | Volleyball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Lady Vol volleyball team will be back in Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday and Thursday as they host the Georgia Bulldogs.
First serve for both matches is 7 p.m. ET.
MATCHDAY ADJUSTMENTS
To align with state and local physical-distancing guidelines for public gatherings, matchday seating at Thompson-Boling Arena has been adjusted. Tickets must be bought in advance as seats will be reserved in groups of two, four and in some cases, six. There will be two empty rows in between rows with spectators.
Capacity for home matches at Thompson-Boling Arena will be approximately 700.
Tennessee volleyball tickets are $5 per match and can be bought online at AllVols.com. Once purchased, tickets will be sent by mobile delivery. Fans are strongly encouraged to download their tickets on their phone prior to arrival.
Prior to arriving on campus, all fans are encouraged to check their temperature and complete a health self-screening. Face coverings (over the nose and mouth) are required for all guests as they enter, exit and move around Thompson-Boling Arena, as well as any time guests are unable to maintain the recommended physical distance from others who are not in their same household.
Gate C to Thompson-Boling Arena, located at the northwest corner of the facility, will open one hour prior to each match and will be the only gate open throughout the 2020 volleyball season. Fans are required to enter and exit at this location.
Physical distancing reminders will be placed throughout the gate lines and entry point.
Fans should be reminded that UT's clear bag policy will be in effect. To avoid any additional touch points, fans are strongly encouraged not to bring bags unless necessary.
For more information on Tennessee's matchday adjustments for volleyball, please click here.
BROADCAST INFO
Wednesday's matchup will be nationally televised on ESPNU, with Eric Frede (play-by-play) and former ACC Player and Setter of the Year Katie George (color) calling the action.
Paul Sunderland (play-by-play) and Jenny Hazelwood (color) will describe the action for the SEC Network Thursday.
LAST TIME OUT
The Lady Vols (0-2, 0-2 SEC) fell to No. 3 Kentucky in back-to-back matches to begin the season. Danielle Mahaffey led UT in the second match with 17 kills, while senior libero Madison Coulter picked up her 1,000th career dig.
SCOUTING GEORGIA
The Bulldogs split their opening weekend against South Carolina, dropping the first match in straight-sets before winning the second in four.
Sophomore transfer Amber Stivrins paced the Bulldog attack in the second match with 26 kills. She finished the weekend with 34 kills and had a team-best 20 digs, while notching three aces.
UGA is currently receiving votes in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
SERIES HISTORY
Tennessee leads the all-time series 43-30 against Georgia, with a 21-12 edge in Knoxville. Over the last 10 meetings, the series has split evenly at 5-5.
The last meeting between Tennessee and Georgia saw UGA come away from Knoxville with a 3-1 win. Lily Felts picked up 13 kills for the Big Orange with Mahaffey close behind with 11. Mahaffey also led with six blocks.
UP NEXT
Tennessee concludes its home portion of the schedule Nov. 6 and 7 as the South Carolina Gamecocks roll into Knoxville.
For the most up-to-date information on Tennessee volleyball, follow @vol_vball on Twitter and Instagram.
First serve for both matches is 7 p.m. ET.
MATCHDAY ADJUSTMENTS
To align with state and local physical-distancing guidelines for public gatherings, matchday seating at Thompson-Boling Arena has been adjusted. Tickets must be bought in advance as seats will be reserved in groups of two, four and in some cases, six. There will be two empty rows in between rows with spectators.
Capacity for home matches at Thompson-Boling Arena will be approximately 700.
Tennessee volleyball tickets are $5 per match and can be bought online at AllVols.com. Once purchased, tickets will be sent by mobile delivery. Fans are strongly encouraged to download their tickets on their phone prior to arrival.
Prior to arriving on campus, all fans are encouraged to check their temperature and complete a health self-screening. Face coverings (over the nose and mouth) are required for all guests as they enter, exit and move around Thompson-Boling Arena, as well as any time guests are unable to maintain the recommended physical distance from others who are not in their same household.
Gate C to Thompson-Boling Arena, located at the northwest corner of the facility, will open one hour prior to each match and will be the only gate open throughout the 2020 volleyball season. Fans are required to enter and exit at this location.
Physical distancing reminders will be placed throughout the gate lines and entry point.
Fans should be reminded that UT's clear bag policy will be in effect. To avoid any additional touch points, fans are strongly encouraged not to bring bags unless necessary.
For more information on Tennessee's matchday adjustments for volleyball, please click here.
BROADCAST INFO
Wednesday's matchup will be nationally televised on ESPNU, with Eric Frede (play-by-play) and former ACC Player and Setter of the Year Katie George (color) calling the action.
Paul Sunderland (play-by-play) and Jenny Hazelwood (color) will describe the action for the SEC Network Thursday.
LAST TIME OUT
The Lady Vols (0-2, 0-2 SEC) fell to No. 3 Kentucky in back-to-back matches to begin the season. Danielle Mahaffey led UT in the second match with 17 kills, while senior libero Madison Coulter picked up her 1,000th career dig.
SCOUTING GEORGIA
The Bulldogs split their opening weekend against South Carolina, dropping the first match in straight-sets before winning the second in four.
Sophomore transfer Amber Stivrins paced the Bulldog attack in the second match with 26 kills. She finished the weekend with 34 kills and had a team-best 20 digs, while notching three aces.
UGA is currently receiving votes in the AVCA Coaches Poll.
SERIES HISTORY
Tennessee leads the all-time series 43-30 against Georgia, with a 21-12 edge in Knoxville. Over the last 10 meetings, the series has split evenly at 5-5.
The last meeting between Tennessee and Georgia saw UGA come away from Knoxville with a 3-1 win. Lily Felts picked up 13 kills for the Big Orange with Mahaffey close behind with 11. Mahaffey also led with six blocks.
UP NEXT
Tennessee concludes its home portion of the schedule Nov. 6 and 7 as the South Carolina Gamecocks roll into Knoxville.
For the most up-to-date information on Tennessee volleyball, follow @vol_vball on Twitter and Instagram.
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