Razorbacks End Home Stretch Against Alabama
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark- The Arkansas volleyball will conclude a three-match home stretch Sunday afternoon, hosting Alabama at 1 p.m.
All-Time Series vs Alabama
Sunday’s match against the Crimson Tide will be the 47th meeting between the two teams. The Hogs hold a wide 32-14 series history over Auburn, falling in the last seven meetings. The last time the Hogs defeated the Tide was in 2013.
Last Time Out
The Razorbacks earned an impressive sweep of South Carolina at home Wednesday afternoon. The Gamecocks, who were 60+ points ahead of Arkansas in the RPI, weren’t able to overcome late-set runs from the Hogs. The win was the third sweep in the last nine matches of the series, with Arkansas winning all three.
Where They Rank
Through the first five weeks of SEC play, the Hogs sit in ninth place in the conference standings. Sophomore Hailey Dirrigl comes in at No. 7 in kills/set, averaging 3.57 with 214 this season. Junior Rachel Rippee is sixth with 9.13 assists/set, recording 575 in 17 matches. Freshman Lauren Evans’ 0.36 aces/set tie for fourth in the SEC while senior Okiana Valle is at the top of the league with 4.90 digs/set.
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