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February 13, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas volleyball team had another exceptional defensive match on Saturday afternoon, recording 11 blocks and holding the Alabama offense to just a .164 hitting percentage over the course of four sets in the Razorbacks’ 3-1 victory. Arkansas improves to 10-4 overall with the 25-18, 25-17, 18-25, 25-21 win, while Alabama falls to 4-10 on the year.
Sophomore Jillian Gillen led the way for the Hogs with her 16th career double-double, backed by 19 kills and 16 digs. Gillen also recorded three blocks and a career-best five service aces.
Senior transfer Devyn Wheeler solidified her spot among some of the most efficient middle-blockers in the SEC, registering 12 kills on 20 attacks and committing no errors for a .600 hitting percentage against the Tide. Wheeler contributed seven digs, three service aces and three blocks as well.
After sweeping the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens last week, the University of Arkansas volleyball team saw three Razorbacks earn four SEC Weekly Awards, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon.