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TENNESSEE (14-5, 7-3) vs. KENTUCKY (13-8, 7-4)
2012 » SCHEDULE & RECORD
TENNESSEE (14-5, 7-3) vs. ALABAMA (14-9, 3-8) OCT. 28, 2012 » THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA » KNOXVILLE, TENN. » 1 P.M.
TENNESSEE
vs.
WEEKEND OPPONENTS KENTUCKY
THE BASICS 2012 RECORD: 14-5, 7-3 SEC Current Rank: RV Kills/Set: 14.2 Assists/Set: 13.3 Aces/Set: 1.0 Digs/Set: 15.9 Blocks/Set: 2.6
STATS LEADERS KILLS #9 Kelsey Robinson (294 Ks, 4.45 K/Set, .238) ASSISTS #15 Mary Pollmiller (820 Assts., 10.79 A/Set) DIGS #10 Ellen Mullins (323 Digs, 4.25 D/Set) BLOCKS #8 DeeDee Harrison (57 Blks., 1.08 Blk/Set)
INSIDE THE SERIES KENTUCKY Overall: UK, 42-29 Knoxville: UT, 16-11 Lexington: UK, 20-9 Neutral: UK, 11-4 Streak: UK, W1 Last Mtg: UK, 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-20) [9/26/12] ALABAMA Overall: UT, 32-12 Knoxville: UT, 16-3 Tuscaloosa: UT, 13-7 Neutral: UT, 3-2 Streak: UT, W9 Last Mtg: UT, 3-1 (19-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-15) [9/16/12]
FIRST SERVE
THE KENTUCKY REMATCH
¢ After Kentucky claimed a 3-0 win at home exactly one month ago, the Lady Vols and Wildcats will face off in a storied SEC volleyball rivalry tonight. With this marking the 72nd meeting between the two sides, UK is Tennessee’s most-played opponent. The teams have faced off at least once a year since 1977. ¢ The Wildcats currently lead the series by a 4229 margin, but the Lady Vols have won six of the last eight matchups. This match marks the 28th meeting in Knoxville, with the Big Orange leading 16-11 at home. Last season, Tennessee beat UK in four sets at home to capture its first outright SEC title. ¢ With UT down 31-9 in the series, head coach Rob Patrick entered his first season at Rocky Top in 1997. Since, the 16-year leader of the Lady Vols has posted an impressive 20-11 record against the Wildcats. ¢ Entering the matchup in sole possession of second place in the league, UT’s has won five straight with its last loss coming at UK one month ago.
ALABAMA
THE BASICS 2012 RECORD 13-8, 7-4 SEC Current Rank: RV Kills/Set: 13.5 Assists/Set: 12.5 Aces/Set: 1.4 Digs/Set: 14.7 Blocks/Set: 2.7
2012 RECORD 14-9, 3-8 SEC Current Rank: NR Kills/Set: 13.2 Assists/Set: 12.2 Aces/Set: 1.4 Digs/Set: 14.6 Blocks/Set: 1.6
STATISTICAL LEADERS KILLS #1 Whitney Billings (227 Ks, 2.99 K/Set, .243)
KILLS #7 Kayla Fitterer (248 Ks, 3.65 K/Set, .261)
ASSISTS #32 Christine Hartmann (696 Assts., 10.71 A/Set)
ASSISTS #1 Sierra Wilson (896 Assts., 10.93 A/Set)
DIGS #11 Stephanie Klefot (297 Digs, 3.86 D/Set)
DIGS #2 Cristina Arenas (281 Digs, 3.43 D/Set)
BLOCKS #2 Alexandra Morgan (79 Blks., 1.03 Blk/Set)
BLOCKS #14 Katherine White (66 Blks., 0.81 Blk/Set)
THE ALABAMA REMATCH
¢ With UT posting a 3-1 win in Tuscaloosa earlier this season, Sunday afternoon’s match against the Crimson Tide marks the 45th meeting between the two programs. ¢ Tennessee currently leads the series by a 32-12 margin and has won nine consecutive matches against Alabama, marking UT’s longest winning streak in the series. ¢ Six of the nine straight wins have been in three sets, including five of the six most recent matches. Alabama’s first set win in the last meeting was the Tide’s first set won against UT since Oct. 16, 2009. UT’s last loss against the Tide came in straight sets on the road on Oct. 21, 2007. ¢ Sunday’s match will be broadcast live on FOX SportSouth. Since 2001, the Big Orange has played ’Bama twice on TV and lost both matchups. ¢ It will be the 20th meeting in Knoxville, with the Lady Vols currently holding a commanding 16-3 advantage at home. Tennessee’s last loss at home to the Tide came over five years ago on Sept. 14, 2007. UT is 4-0 vs. UA at home since that matchup. ¢ Coach Patrick holds a career record of 19-7 against the Crimson Tide.
THE RECORD
OCT. 26, 2012 » THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA » KNOXVILLE, TENN. » 7 P.M.
OVERALL RECORD:
14-5
SEC 7-3 NON-CONFERENCE 7-2 HOME 5-2 AWAY 6-2 NEUTRAL 3-1
THE SCHEDULE DATE Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 25 Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 8 Sept. 12 Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 26 Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 28 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Nov. 23
OPPONENT (TV) Florida State # Cincinnati # Iowa State # vs. Colorado State $ vs. BYU $ at Wichita State $ vs. George Washington & vs. Boston College & at Maryland & at Missouri * (ESPNU) at Alabama * Arkansas * South Carolina * at Kentucky * (ESPNU) Missouri * Georgia * at LSU * (ESPNU) at Arkansas * at Texas A&M * Kentucky * Alabama * (SportSouth) at Mississippi State * at Florida * (CSS/CST) at Ole Miss * at South Carolina * Auburn * LSU * Texas A&M * Mississippi State *
TIME L, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 L, 3-1 W, 3-2 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 L, 3-2 W, 3-1 L, 3-1 W, 3-1 L, 3-0 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 W, 3-2 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
# Comcast Lady Vol Classic $ Shocker Volleyball Classic & SpringHill Suites at Arundel Mills Invitational * SEC Match All Times Eastern
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TELEVISION (SUN.)
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¢ WatchESPN ¢ www.WatchESPN.COM
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