Bulldogs on the Road in Alabama for Two Matches this Weekend

Georgia (6-5, 0-0)
at #24 Auburn (12-1, 2-0)
Date: Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
First Serve: 7:30 p.m., ET
Location: Auburn, Ala.
Arena: Neville Arena

at Alabama (8-5 0-2)
Date: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
First Serve: 3 p.m., ET
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Arena: Foster Auditorium

Media Information
TV: SEC Network (at Alabama)
   Play-by-play: Alex Loeb
   Analyst: Shelby Coppedge
Streaming: SEC Network+ (at Auburn)
   Play-by-play: Wiley Ballard
   Analyst: Kele Eveland
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter/X: @UGAvolleyball

First Serve
Georgia volleyball travels to the state of Alabama this weekend to take on the No. 24 Auburn Tigers on Friday and the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday.

Friday's first serve at Auburn is set for 7:30 p.m., ET, while Sunday's match at Alabama will begin at 3 p.m. and will air live on SEC Network.

Follow the Bulldogs
- Friday's match will stream live on SEC Network+. Wiley Ballard (play-by-play) and Kele Eveland (analysis) will be on the call.
- Sunday's match will air live on SEC Network. Alex Loeb (play-by-play) and Shelby Coppedge (analysis) will be on the call.
- Live stat links can be found on the volleyball schedule on GeorgiaDogs.com.
- Twitter/X updates will be available all season long on the official page of the Bulldogs, @UGAvolleyball.

BULLDOGS BULLETIN
Series History
Auburn
- Georgia leads the all-time series 38-24
- The Bulldogs are 16-12 in Auburn in the series
- Although Georgia leads the all-time series, Auburn has had the upper hand recently, winning the last four meetings and 10 of the last 13. Georgia last beat Auburn in 2021 in Athens.
- Tom Black is 3-7 against the Tigers in his Georgia tenure.
Alabama
- Georgia leads the all-time series 34-27
- The Bulldogs are 16-12 in Tuscaloosa against the Tide
- Georgia has won 11 of the last 12 matches, including the last six, all since Tom Black took over the Georgia program

Recapping Action
Graduate Erykah Lovett tallied 33 kills, setting a new Georgia rally scoring record, in Georgia's five-set loss at Arkansas Wednesday evening to open SEC play. Lovett's 33 kills came on her 22nd birthday. She became the first Georgia Bulldog to register 30 kills since Maria Taylor on Sept. 6, 2008 at Duke. Her 33 set a new Georgia rally scoring record, topping Taylor's mark of 32. Lovett picked up her third double-double, tying a career-high 21 digs. Lovett's 22nd kill of the match not only set a new career high but it was also the 1,000th kill of her collegiate career. She topped 1,000 digs last Friday and is now a career Double Grand Club member. Sophie Fischer added a season-high 21 kills and a career-high 10 digs for her second double-double. She finished with nine blocks, one shy of a triple-double.

A Look at What's Ahead
After three matches on the road to open SEC play, the Bulldogs return to Athens to host three straight matches beginning Oct. 11 against South Carolina. The Bulldogs will look to break the Georgia state attendance record for an NCAA volleyball match as part of 10K Day at Stegeman. Giveaways, prizes, and fan experiences are on the docket for 10K Day including 2,000 shirts for fans and 2,000 replica jerseys for UGA students. Georgia then hosts Ole Miss that Sunday, Oct. 13 live on SEC Network.

Coaching Connection
Alabama head coach Rashinda Reed wore the Red & Black from 2002 to 2004, graduating in 2005 with her degree in Psychology. Reed led the Bulldogs in blocks in 2002 and 2003. Reed and the Bulldogs made an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2004 at Georgia Tech.

Fischer Named to Watch List for Di Player of the Year Award
Sophie Fischer was named to the 2024 AVCA Division I Player of the Year Award, presented by Nike Volleyball. The inaugural list includes 36 players from 21 schools. This Watch List will be narrowed down in November, and then the names of the finalists will be released before the AVCA Convention. The 2024 AVCA Player of the Year will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20, in Louisville, KY, during the AVCA Convention.

10K Day Promotions Announced
Georgia Athletics announced 10K Day at Georgia Volleyball on Oct. 11 when the Bulldogs host South Carolina. Georgia will look to set not only a program attendance record but also an attendance record for an NCAA Volleyball match in the state of Georgia. Fans are encouraged to WEAR BLACK to the match. The first 2,000 fans will receive a free black t-shirt commemorating 10K Day. The first 2,000 University of Georgia students will receive a free replica jersey and free food. The Bulldogs will host a Block Party outside of Stegeman Coliseum free for all fans before the match. The Block Party will feature food trucks, face painters, balloon artists, a DJ, and inflatables.

Lovett Has Career Match at Arkansas
Graduate Erykah Lovett had not only a career match at Arkansas, she also made Georgia history in the match. She tallied a career-high 33 kills, becoming the first Georgia Bulldog to register 30 kills since Maria Taylor on Sept. 6, 2008 at Duke. Her 33 set a new Georgia rally scoring record, topping Taylor's mark of 32. Lovett picked up her third double-double, tying a career-high 21 digs. Lovett's 22nd kill of the match not only set a new career high but it was also the 1,000th kill of her collegiate career. She topped 1,000 digs last Friday and is now a career Double Grand Club member.

Aces Wild
Once again, the Bulldogs are among the top serving teams in the league, ranking third with 1.91 aces per set and fourth in the SEC with 90 total service aces. Georgia has topped 10 aces in a match three times in 2024. Georgia set a program record with 19 service aces against Washington on Sept. 7. The new mark topped the previous record of 17 set in 2017. Sophie Fischer (7) and Erykah Lovett (6) each set a career best at the service line in the match.

Lending a Helping Hand
Senior setter Clara Brower topped the 3,000 assist mark against Georgia Tech on Sept. 20. She ranks eighth all-time at Georgia in the category. She ranked fourth in the SEC with 10.36 assists per set last season. The Bulldogs concluded the regular season hitting .243, fifth best in the SEC.

Bulldogs on the Road in Alabama for Two Matches this Weekend

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Clara Brower

Sophie Fischer

Erykah Lovett