Hogs Open NCAA Tournament Action with Jacks

For the first time since 2006, postseason volleyball is being played at Barnhill Arena and it all begins on Friday evening for the No. 9 Razorbacks.

Arkansas received a three seed in the NCAA Tournament after compiling a 25-5 record in the regular season, 15-3 in the SEC. The Hogs welcome TCU, Florida State and Stephen F. Austin for the first and second rounds. TCU and FSU will face off at 4:30 CT Friday, with the Hogs and Jacks following at 7:00 CT at Barnhill Arena.

The advancing teams from both first round matches will play on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. for a spot in regional play.

Doors for both of Friday’s matches will open an hour prior to first serve (3:30/6:00) and at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Prior to 5 p.m. on Friday, fans are advised to park in the FB or 47N lots near Barnhill Arena. After 5 p.m., parking in lots FB, 47N, 47W, 72, 73 & 73A, 74 & 74A/B/C are all open and free. All clear bag and standard game day policies apply to NCAA matches.

Arkansas fans are encouraged to wear white for Friday’s first round contest. Both single match and all-session tickets are available for the first and second rounds through the Razorback Ticket Center.

Scouting the Series: Stephen F. Austin

• Arkansas last saw the Jacks in the 2021 postseason during the NIVC, which was a sweep for the Hogs
• Stephen F. Austin finished the regular season 29-4 and went undefeated in the WAC, 16-0
• The Jacks fell just short of the automatic qualifier as they lost 3-1 to Grand Canyon in their conference tournament, and their at-large bid is the first in program history

Stat Leaders – SFA

• Kills/set: Ielan Bradley | 3.54 | 421
• Assists/set: Jayden Flynn | 6.15 | 732
• Digs/set: Haley Hoang | 4.22 | 489
• Blocks/set: Isabella Ortiz | 1.25 | 149
• Aces/set: Jayden Flynn | 0.33 | 39

Stat Leaders – Arkansas

• Kills/set: Jill Gillen | 4.15 | 461
• Assists/set: Hannah Hogue | 11.27 | 1251
• Digs/set: Courtney Jackson | 3.97 | 441
• Blocks/set: Zoi Evans | 1.09| 117
• Aces/set: Jill Gillen | 0.43 | 48

More Information

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