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How to watch Tennessee-Western Kentucky NCAA Tournament volleyball match

How to watch the Tennessee-Western Kentucky NCAA Tournament volleyball match on Saturday.

No. 3 seed Tennessee (25-4) will host Western Kentucky on Saturday in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament.

First serve is slated for 6 p.m. EST at Food City Center. The match can be watched on ESPN+.

Fans can purchase $5 tickets for Saturday’s Tennessee-Western Kentucky match on AllVols.com and parking will be free in the G-10 garage.

Tennessee defeated High Point, 25-20, 25-19, 25-15, in the NCAA Tournament first-round on Friday. Western Kentucky swept Coastal Carolina, 25-14, 25-20, 25-23, in the NCAA Tournament first-round.

Tennessee is competing in its 18th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. The Lady Vols are hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011.

Lady Vols sweep High Point in NCAA Tournament first-round

Tennessee volleyball sweeps High Point in NCAA Tournament first-round.

No. 3 seed Tennessee (25-4) defeated High Point, 25-20, 25-19, 25-15, in the NCAA Tournament first-round at Food City Center on Friday.

Tennessee recorded its 18th sweep of the season.

The Lady Vols advance to play No. 6 seed Western Kentucky on Saturday. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. EST and can be watched on ESPN+.

Western Kentucky swept Coastal Carolina, 25-14, 25-20, 25-23, in the NCAA Tournament first-round at Food City Center on Friday.

Tennessee is competing in its 18th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. The Lady Vols are hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011.

Fans can purchase $5 tickets for Saturday’s Tennessee-Western Kentucky match on AllVols.com and parking will be free in the G-10 garage.

How to watch Tennessee volleyball first-round NCAA Tournament match

How to watch the Tennessee volleyball first-round NCAA Tournament match on Friday.

Tennessee (24-4, 15-3 SEC) will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA volleyball tournament.

The Lady Vols, a No. 3 seed in the Stanford quarter of the bracket, will open tournament play against High Point (14-0 Big South) on Friday at Food City Center.

First serve is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. The match can be watched on ESPN+.

Western Kentucky and Coastal Carolina will also play on Friday at 4:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

Winners of both matches will play in the NCAA Tournament second-round on Saturday at 6 p.m. EST.

Tennessee is making its 18th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. The Lady Vols are hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011.

Morgahn Fingall named to SEC Community Service Team

Tennessee’s Morgahn Fingall named to the SEC Community Service Team.

Tennessee volleyball player Morgahn Fingall was named to the SEC Community Service Team.

During her five-year career with the Lady Vols, Fingall, a graduate student and right side player, has performed 60 hours of community service in addition to her success in the classroom and on the court. She volunteers at Lonsdale Elementary School, helping teach physical education classes.

She has also assisted with UT athletics department’s annual VOLoween night, which includes trick-or-treating at Tennessee’s athletic department complex, face painting and children’s games. Fingall was also a member of UT’s VOLeaders Academy, going on a service trip to Rwanda in 2022.

For two consecutive years, Fingall has been recognized as the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She is also a four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Morgahn Fingall named SEC Offensive Player of the Week

Lady Vols’ Morgahn Fingall named SEC Offensive Player of the Week.

Tennessee graduate student and right side player Morgahn Fingall was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week when the conference announced its weekly awards Monday.

Fingall was named the league’s offensive player of the week for the fourth time this season. The Lady Vols, who enter this week’s NCAA Tournament following one of its best regular-seasons in program history, had six players honored with a total of 23 SEC weekly awards.

Last week, Fingall finished with 6.50 points and 6.00 kills per set, leading the SEC in both categories. She also posted a .522 hitting percentage as she totaled more than twice as many attacks of any SEC player.

Fingall opened the week by totaling 20 kills against Mississippi State and posted her fifth double-double against of the season against the Bulldogs.

In the season finale at South Carolina, Fingall hit .467 and finished the match with 16 kills, four digs and two blocks.

Lady Vols to host first two rounds of NCAA Tournament

Lady Vols to host first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

No. 8 Tennessee (24-4, 15-3 SEC) will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA volleyball tournament.

The Lady Vols, a No. 3 seed in the Stanford quarter of the bracket, will open tournament play against High Point (14-0 Big South) Friday at 6:30 p.m. EST at Food City Center.

Tennessee is making its 18th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and is hosting tournament competition for the first time since 2011.

Tennessee is the No. 10 national seed in the tournament field.

The winner between the Lady Vols and Panthers, who won the Big South Conference championship, will advance to play the winner of the Western Kentucky-Coastal Carolina match, which will be contested Friday at 4:30 p.m. EST Friday at Food City Center.

Tennessee’s No. 3 seed represents the highest in program history. The Lady Vols earned a No. 11 seed in 2011. Tennessee will make its third consecutive tournament appearance and fourth under head coach Eve Rackham Watt. She was named SEC Coach of the Year Sunday.

South Carolina sweeps Lady Vols in regular-season finale

South Carolina volleyball sweeps Lady Vols in regular-season finale.

South Carolina (11-16, 5-13 SEC) defeated No. 8 Tennessee (24-4, 15-3 SEC), 25-23, 26-24, 255-22, Saturday in the regular-season finale for both schools at Carolina Volleyball Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

The loss ended Tennessee’s eight-match winning streak.

Right side player and graduate student Morgahn Fingall totaled 16 kills, four digs and two blocks for the Lady Vols. She also posted a .467 hitting percentage in the match.

Jenaisya Moore recorded nine kills and two blocks and Raeven Chase finished the match with eight kills.

Caroline Kerr was the Lady Vols’ leading passer, as she accumulated 39 assists. She also recorded three kills and one ace. Mackenzie Plante totaled seven digs, two aces and one assist.

No. 8 Lady Vols defeat Texas A&M for seventh consecutive win

No. 8 Lady Vols defeat Texas A&M for seventh consecutive win.

No. 8 Tennessee (23-3, 14-2 SEC) defeated Texas A&M (15-11, 7-9 SEC), 25-22, 25-11, 25-18, Sunday at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

Tennessee recorded its 16th sweep of the season and have now won seven consecutive matches.

Jenaisya Moore totaled 17 kills and two assists and posted a .371 hitting percentage for Tennessee.

Morgahn Fingall recorded 12 kills, eight digs, three aces and three blocks. Erykah Lovett finished with 10 digs, five kills and two blocks, while Raeven Chase had seven blocks and five kills.

Setter Caroline Kerr recorded 34 assists, four digs, three kills and one ace, while Yelaniz Torres 10 digs, five assists and one ace for Tennessee, which held the Aggies to a .159 hitting percentage.

Lady Vols record 15th sweep in 2023

Lady Vols record 15th sweep in 2023.

No. 8 Tennessee (22-3, 13-2 SEC) defeated LSU (11-14, 6-9 SEC), 25-18, 25-22, 25-18, Friday at Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The match was the Lady Vols’ 15th sweep of the 2023 season.

Raeven Chase totaled 15 kills and five blocks to lead Tennessee’s hitting attack. Morgahn Fingall recorded 10 kills and one ace for the Lady Vols, who held the Tigers to a .155 hitting percentage.

Jenaisya Moore posted 10 kills, three blocks and eight digs for the Lady Vols.

Caroline Kerr was Tennessee’s leading passer with 36 assists.

Erykah Lovett and Yelkianiz Torres finished the match with eight digs each. Lovett recorded one ace, while Torres totaled four aces and two assists.

USA TODAY HSS/AVCA Super 25 national girls volleyball rankings: Week 12

The nation’s 25 best girls volleyball of the 2023 season as the season rolls ahead to Week 13.

The latest USA TODAY HSS/American Volleyball Coaches Association Super 25 volleyball rankings as of Nov. 17, 2023.

Regional: Girls Volleyball

1. Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Region: 9 | Record: 42-2

2. Grand Oaks High School (Conroe, Texas)

Region: 4 | Record: 48-1

3. Cathedral Catholic High School (San Diego, Calif.)

Region: 9 | Record: 34-5

4. Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)

Region: 4 | Record: 36-4

5. Dike-New Hartford (Iowa)

Region: 6 | Record: 50-0

6. Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)

Region: 9 | Record: 39-4

7. Hamilton Southeastern High School (Fishers, Ind.)

Region: 5 | Record: 33-0

8. Wayzata High School (Plymouth, Minn.)

Region: 7 | Record: 34-0

9. Pace Academy (Atlanta, Ga.)

Region: 3 | Record: 37-3

10. Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio, Texas)

Region: 4 | Record: 34-7

11. Carrollwood Day (Tampa, Fla.)

Region: 3 | Record: 31-2

12. Lafayette High School (Wildwood, Mo.)

Region: 6 | Record: 36-2

13. Divine Savior Holy Angels (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Region: 6 | Record: 47-1

14. Northville High School (Mich.)

Region: 5 | Record: 47-2

15. Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)

Region: 8 | Record: 29-0

16. Assumption High School (Louisville, Ky.)

Region: 5 | Record: 37-5

17. Huntington Beach (Calif.)

Region: 9 | Record: 32-9

18. Kamehameha-Kapalama (Honolulu, Hawaii)

Region: 10 | Record: 30-3

19. Harlan High School (San Antonio, Texas)

Region: 4 | Record: 44-5

20. Lake Catholic High School (Ohio)

Region: 5 | Record: 29-0

21. Lincoln Southwest High School (Neb.)

Region: 7 | Record: 33-4

22. Prosper High School (Texas)

Region: 4 | Record: 37-9

23. Hudsonville High School (Mich.)

Region: 5 | Record: 45-3

24. Mother McAuley (Chicago, Ill.)

Region: 4 | Record: 37-5

25. St. Mary’s Lancaster (N.Y.)

Region: 1 | Record: 50-2-1

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