Bulldogs Set to Host Classic City Clash at Stegeman

(RV) Georgia (3-3)
hosting the Classic City Clash
Dates: Friday, Sept. 13 – Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
Location: Athens, Ga.
Arena: Stegeman Coliseum
   Admission: FREE (no ticket required)

Classic City Clash Schedule:
Friday, Sept. 13
   10:30 a.m. – Jacksonville vs. Boston College
   5 p.m. – Utah Valley vs. Jacksonville
   7:30 p.m. – Georgia vs. Boston College
Saturday, Sept. 14
   10:30 a.m. – Georgia vs. Jacksonville
   12:30 p.m. – Boston College vs. Utah Valley
   7:30 p.m. – Georgia vs. Utah Valley

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+
   Play-by-play: Kaleb Frady
   Analyst: Nikkie Chester
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter/X: @UGAvolleyball

First Serve
Georgia volleyball will open its home schedule this weekend hosting the Classic City Clash at Stegeman Coliseum. The Bulldogs will welcome Boston College, Jacksonville, and Utah Valley in the six-match round robin tournament.

Georgia opens action Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. taking on Boston College. Saturday's action begins at 10:30 a.m. between the Bulldogs and Jacksonville. The Classic City Clash concludes Saturday when Georgia plays Utah Valley at 7:30 p.m.

Follow the Bulldogs
- All of Georgia's matches of the Classic City Clash will stream live on SEC Network+. Kaleb Frady (play-by-play) and Nikki Chester (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.

Upcoming Promotions and Fan Information at Stegeman
Fan Information
- Admission is FREE to all regular-season home volleyball matches.
- The first 30 fans to enter through Gate A at Stegeman Coliseum will receive a wristband and can sit court side. Food and beverage will be provided for those fans.
- The SEC Clear Bag Policy will be in effect.
- All concessions and merchandise transactions are cashless/contactless.
     - Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.

BULLDOGS BULLETIN
Series Histories
Boston College
- Georgia leads the all-time series 2-0.
- The only meeting between Georgia and BC in Athens was in 1988; Georgia swept the match.
- Georgia and BC last met in 2016 in Boston.
Jacksonville
- Georgia leads the all-time series 6-0.
- The Bulldogs are 2-0 against Jacksonville in Athens, most recently last season when Georgia swept the Dolphins in Ramsey Center.
- The series dates back to 1982
Utah Valley
- First all-time meeting.

Recapping Action
Georgia traveled to Boulder, Colorado for the Buffs Classic over the weekend. The Bulldogs went the distance in all three matches, dropping matches to Colorado and Washington. Georgia overcame a third five set thriller to close action against Fresno State on Sunday. Sophie Fischer was tabbed Buffs Classic All-Tournament Team.

A Look at What's Ahead
The Bulldogs closes out non-conference play next Friday hosting No. 15 Georgia Tech at Stegeman Coliseum. First serve against the Yellow Jackets is set for 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear red and the first 500 fans will take home a replica Georgia Volleyball jersey.

Aces Wild
Georgia set a program record with 19 service aces against Washington at the Buffs Classic in Boulder, Colorado 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 to propel the Bulldogs to the new match record.

Muoneke Makes Mark in Georgia Debut
Sophomore outside hitter Bianna Muoneke made an immediate impact for the Bulldogs in her first matches in the Red and Black at the Seminole Invitational. She kicked off the season setting a career best with 23 kills against UCSB. She hit .438 in the match and recorded a double-double with 10 digs. She totaled 26 points against the Gauchos. Following a seven-kill, 10 dig performance in the sweep of USF, she finished the tournament with 13 kills and nine digs against No. 20 Florida State. She totaled 43 kills (3.58/set), 29 digs (2.42/set), five blocks, and two aces on opening weekend en route to all-tournament honors.

Georgia Receiving Votes in Sept. 9 AVCA Coaches' Poll
Following the first two weeks of the 2024 season, Georgia is receiving votes in the latest AVCA/Taraflex Coaches' Poll. The Bulldogs began the season ranked No. 25. It was Georgia's first top-25 ranking since opening the 1996 season at No. 24.

Fischer Tabbed Preseason All-SEC
Graduate middle blocker Sophie Fischer was named to the 2024 Preseason All-SEC team. The reigning SEC Player of the Year finished last season as the nation's highest-scoring middle blocker. She became the second Bulldog to be named the SEC Player of the Year and just the fifth Georgia player to garner AVCA All-America status.

Fischer Competes on International Stage in the offseason
Sophie Fischer competed with the U.S. Women's National Team at the NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six in June. Team USA won the silver medal in Santo Domingo. She totaled nine points in the gold medal match.

Bulldogs Add Power from the Transfer Portal
Georgia added a trio of SEC transfers during the offseason. Outside hitters Bianna Muoneke (sophomore, Texas A&M) and Erykah Lovett (grad, Tennessee) announced their transfer to Georgia in December. Middle blocker Kendal Kemp (junior, Auburn) announced her transfer in May. Muoneke and Lovett are expected to make an immediate impact on the outside for the Bulldogs in 2024. Due to transfer rules, Kemp will not be eligible to play this season.

Lending a Helping Hand
Senior setter Clara Brower 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. In her fourth season running the offense, Brower now ranks eighth all-time in total assists with 2,897 in her career.

Bulldogs Set to Host Classic City Clash at Stegeman

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Players Mentioned

Clara Brower

Sophie Fischer

Kendal Kemp

Erykah Lovett

Bianna Muoneke