Virginia Volleyball | Cavaliers Welcome Michigan For Weekend Matches

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Virginia volleyball team (4-2) returns home to host Michigan (6-0) for a pair of matches to close out the home non-conference slate on Friday (Sept. 12) and Saturday (Sept. 12) at the Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Match Information
Matchup: Virginia vs Michigan
Date/Time: Friday, Sept 12 • 6 p.m.
Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center (Charlottesville, Va.)
Watch: ACCNX
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Matchup: Virginia vs Michigan
Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 13 • 11 a.m.
Location: Aquatic & Fitness Center (Charlottesville, Va.)
Watch: N/A
Live Stats: Statbroadcast

SEATING AND PARKING INFORMATION – FRIDAY

• All matches hosted at the Aquatic and Fitness Center are free to the public.
• Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with the doors opening one hour before first serve.
• Free Parking will be available across the street at Scott Stadium.

SEATING AND PARKING INFORMATION – SATURDAY

• All matches hosted at the Aquatic and Fitness Center are free to the public.
• Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis with the doors at the Aquatic and Fitness Center opening one hour before first serve.
• Due to a home football game at Scott Stadium, fans wishing to attend Saturday’s volleyball match will need to park at John Paul Jones Arena and take the JPJ shuttle to the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Parking and shuttle will be free, with shuttle service beginning at 9 a.m. and running until one hour after the football game ends.

SEASON OVERVIEW

• This year marks the 47th season of Virginia Volleyball, which held its inaugural season in 1979.
• In 46 complete seasons, UVA is 694-768 (.470) all-time.
• The Cavaliers are set to host 14 matches on Grounds this season, including five matches at John Paul Jones Arena.
• Head coach Shannon Wells is in her fifth season at the helm.

SERIES HISTORY

• The Cavaliers of Virginia and the Wolverines of Michigan are playing for the seventh time when they meet on Friday.
• Michigan leads the all-time series, 6-0, with the most recent meeting coming in 2006.
• The Wolverines swept the Cavaliers in three meetings dating back to 1999.
• For a complete list of series results, visit the Virginia Volleyball Record Book.

 HOT START HOOS

• Entering the final weekend of home non-conference play, Virginia sits at an overall record of 4-2.
• This year marks the fifth consecutive season that the Cavaliers have opened a season at 4-2 or better.
• In the Shannon Wells era, the Cavaliers are 39-20 in matches…