FAYETTEVILLE – Promotions for the University of Arkansas volleyball team’s season-opening weekend have been set with first serve of the 2014 campaign scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29 at Barnhill Arena. During the two-day Arkansas Invitational, the Razorbacks will play host to Michigan, Stephen F. Austin and Tennessee State. All matches this weekend will be played at Barnhill Arena.
Friday, Aug. 29 vs. Tennessee State – 7 p.m.
• Free Food Friday: First 50 UA Students receive a FREE hot dog, popcorn and drink voucher
• Razorback Friday: FREE Razorback Friday t-shirts to the first 100 fans
• UA Faculty & Staff Day: FREE admission for all Arkansas faculty and staff with valid UA ID card
• Volleyball Bingo: Fans will pick up a bingo card at the entrance, prizes given out throughout the match
• Pom Squad Performance: Razorback pom squad will perform between sets two and three
Saturday, Aug. 30 vs. Stephen F. Austin – 11 a.m.
• 2 for 1 Saturday Session: Your ticket is good for the 7 p.m. match vs. Michigan
• UA Faculty & Staff Day: FREE admission for all Arkansas faculty and staff with valid UA ID card
Saturday, Aug. 30 vs. Michigan – 7 p.m.
• Knit Hat Giveaway: First 50 students receive the official team knit hat
• Post-match autographs: Razorbacks will sign autographs for all fans
• UA Faculty & Staff Day: FREE admission for all Arkansas faculty and staff with valid UA ID card
• UA Alumni Association Appreciation Day: FREE admission for all UA Alumni Association members
Over the past four seasons, the Razorback fans have helped re-write the program’s attendance list with eight of the top-10 home crowds at Barnhill Arena. Six of Arkansas’ 16 home matches will be played against teams that played in the NCAA Tournament last year, including Saturday’s matchup with Michigan.
Season tickets are still available through the Razorback Ticket Center online at ArkansasRazorbacks.com or by calling 1-800-982-4647. Fans can also visit the Ticket Center’s physical location next to Baum Stadium on Razorback Road. There are two pricing options with reserved seats at $50 and general admission at $40. New for the 2014 season, each purchase includes a free Razorback knit hat.
The Razorbacks return 11 student-athletes from last year’s team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for a second-consecutive season. Head coach Robert Pulliza welcomes nine newcomers to the roster. Meredith Hays, a 2013 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention performer, is the lone senior on this year’s team.
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