Tigers, Bulldogs on Deck for Razorback Volleyball

Arkansas set to face Auburn, Mississippi State this weekend

FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas volleyball team returns to action this weekend, playing host to Auburn on Friday and Mississippi State on Sunday. Both matches will be held at Barnhill Arena and will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

Match times

• Friday vs. Auburn: 7 p.m.
• Sunday vs. Mississippi State: 1 p.m.

About the Razorbacks

Arkansas enters the weekend with a 12-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in SEC play. The Razorbacks are coming off a 3-1 win over Texas A&M last Sunday, a victory that moved Arkansas into a tie for fourth place in the SEC standings.

Offensively, the Razorbacks are led by senior outside hitter Jillian Gillen, who ranks fifth in the SEC in kills per set (4.13). Gillen is also a force on defense, averaging 2.40 digs per set.

About the Tigers

Auburn enters the weekend with a 10-6 overall record and a 2-3 mark in SEC play. The Tigers are coming off a 3-0 loss to Kentucky last Sunday.

Offensively, the Tigers are led by sophomore outside hitter Rebekah Rath, who ranks eighth in the SEC in kills per set (3.76). Rath is also a threat on defense, averaging 2.36 digs per set.

About the Bulldogs

Mississippi State enters the weekend with a 13-3 overall record and a 4-1 mark in SEC play. The Bulldogs are coming off a 3-1 win over Georgia last Sunday.

Offensively, the Bulldogs are led by senior outside hitter Gabby Waden, who ranks second in the SEC in kills per set (4.65). Waden is also a strong defender, averaging 2.61 digs per set.