Virginia Volleyball | Virginia Travels To Last Non-Convention Tournament At Ohio State

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – To shut out the 2025 non-conference slate, the Virginia volleyball group (5-3) will journey to the Ohio State-hosted Sports Import Classic for a pair of matches towards the Buckeyes and the Trojans of Troy.

Match Information
Matchup: Virginia at Ohio State
Date/Time: Friday, Sept 19 • 5 p.m.
Location: Covelli Center (Columbus, Ohio)
Watch: Big Ten+
Live Stats: Ohiostatebuckeyes.com

Matchup: Virginia vs Michigan
Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 20 • 3 p.m.
Location: Covelli Center (Columbus, Ohio)
Watch: Big Ten+
Live Stats: Ohiostatebuckeyes.com
SEASON OVERVIEW

• This yr marks the forty seventh season of Virginia Volleyball, which held its inaugural season in 1979.
• In 46 full seasons, UVA is 694-768 (.470) all-time.
• The Cavaliers are set to host 14 matches on Grounds this season, together with 5 matches at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Head coach Shannon Wells is in her fifth season on the helm.

SERIES HISTORY

• The Cavaliers of Virginia and Buckeyes of Ohio State are assembly for simply the second time in program historical past. Ohio State took the primary and solely assembly in three units again in 2021.
• Troy and Virginia have additionally solely confronted off on the volleyball courtroom as soon as. The showdown got here in 2015 and the Hoos swept the Trojans in three units.
• For a whole listing of collection outcomes, go to the Virginia Volleyball Record Book.

 DOUBLE DIP AGAINST MICHIGAN

• To wrap up the house non-conference portion of the 2025 season, Virginia hosted Big 10 foe Michigan for a pair of matches on the Aquatic and Fitness Center.
• Virginia’s five-set win within the weekend opener was the Cavaliers’ first win over an influence convention opponent in non-conference play since 2016 and the first-ever win over a Big 10 program in program historical past.

 HOT START HOOS

• To begin the season, Virginia opened the yr by dominating the DC Challenge over Georgetown, George Washington and Howard. The 3-0 begin for UVA was the primary of the Wells period and the primary since 2014.
• In the Shannon Wells period, the Cavaliers are 40-21 in matches performed throughout August and September, together with an 11-2 mark through the historic 2024 season.

 VIRGINIA WELCOMES NEWCOMERS

• Of UVA’s 16 gamers on its 2025 roster, six are new to the roster.
• The Cavaliers’ roster options three transfers Katie Barrier (DS/L) from Tennessee, Vivian Miller (OH) from College of Charleston and Jasmine Robinson (MB) from Virginia Tech.
• Virginia welcomed the freshman trio of Reagan Ennist (OH), Marin Black (MB) and Charlottesville-native Caroline Lang (RS/MB) to Grounds this summer time.

LOOK HOOS BACK

• The UVA returners are highlighted by seniors Kate Johnson (DS/L), Kadynce Booth (OH) and Kate Dean (MB). Johnson is the one Cavalier who has been in this system all 4 seasons.
• Meredith Reeg (DS/L), who missed a lot of the 2024 season because of harm, and Lauryn Bowie (OH/RS) symbolize the junior class.
• The sophomore class is led by 2024 All-ACC freshman group member Zoey Dood (S) and Becca Wight (RS). Sarah Brodner (OH/RS) and Teagan Hogan (DS/L) spherical the remainder of the category.

THE YEAR THAT WAS IN ‘24

• The Cavaliers’ 21 wins through the 2024 season have been probably the most by UVA since profitable 23 through the 2006 season
• UVA’s 11 ACC wins are probably the most since profitable 11 in 2013.
• Virginia rode the 21 wins to a berth within the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. It was the primary postseason look since making the NCAA Tournament in 1999.