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February 17, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas volleyball team (10-4) is looking to extend its winning streak this week heading to Baton Rouge, La. for a two-match series at LSU (3-7) beginning on Thursday (Feb. 18) at 4 p.m.
Arkansas is coming off its fifth series sweep over the course of the 2020-21 season, after it defeated Alabama at home in back-to-back nights, 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. Gillen and Wheeler shined for the Hogs, contributing 46 kills (51% of team total) and a combined 13 service aces and 29 digs. The duo went 46-11-121 (.289 hitting %) on the weekend as well.
As a team, the Razorbacks are in great shape headed into the weekend. Currently ranked third in the SEC and receiving votes in the national polls, Arkansas’ offense is among the top four teams in the conference in kills, services aces, digs and assists.