UA volleyball team facing 'a good test' in 2009 season

By UA Media Relations

Posted: August 19, 2009 at 6:11 a.m.

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FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas' 2009 volleyball schedule features a strong Southeastern Conference lineup and four NCAA Tournament participants from a year ago.

"We're looking forward to the 2009 schedule," said head coach Robert Pulliza. "It's going to be a good test for our young team. On top of the always tough SEC schedule, we will also see teams from the ACC, Big 12 and West Coast Conference along with regional rivals TCU and Tulsa."

The 2009 schedule opens with non-conference play with the Razorbacks taking on both old and new faces. The Texas Christian Invitational pits Arkansas against the host Horned Frogs as well as Loyola Marymount and Grambling State. Itis the first meeting with Loyola Marymount and Grambling State and the Razorbacks have not faced the Horned Frogs since 2004.

Arkansas works in a midweek match with Texas-Arlington in Barnhill Arena before traveling to Blacksburg, Va., for the Virginia Tech Invitational. The Razorbacks take on the Hokies as well as Norfolk State and Eastern Carolina.

The Razorbacks returned to campus for fall workouts the first week of August. Seniors Kristin Seaton and Lindsay Scanlan return leading a young team with seven newcomers. Sophomore Kelli Stipanovich and Seaton represent the majority of the returning offense for the Razorbacks. Mackenzie Rhea and Phoebe Bautista return in the libero position for Arkansas.

Sports, Pages 10 on 08/19/2009

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