The Texas Tech volleyball team will play in its first NCAA tournament since 2001 on Friday. The Red Raiders (17-12) will take on FGCU (26-5) in the first round. The match will mark the first time the two schools have met on the court.
The game will take place on Friday at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin. The game will air live on ESPN + at 4:30 p.m.
Red Raider Stars
Two Red Raiders were selected to the All-Big 12 team in 2021. Outside hitter Kenna Sauer earned first team honors after accounting for 403 points while leading the Red Raiders in kills with 346.
Middle blocker Karrington Jones was named to the All-Big 12 second team after posting career highs in multiple categories. Jones posted 211 kills, 51 digs, and five aces while hitting at an efficient .356 clip.
Libero KJ Adams has made huge contributions as well. Adams is seventh in program history in single season digs with 467. Adams was also named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week twice during the regular season.
Scouting FGCU
The Eagles have had a dominant 2021 season. FGCU won the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament and went 15-1 against ASUN opponents. The Eagles only dropped six sets all season to conference opponents.
Outside hitter Erin Shomaker was named ASUN Volleyball Player of the Year. She led the team with 383 kills while accounting for 442.5 points. The Red Raiders will look to slow her down in the first round matchup.
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