Arkansas volleyball enters a demanding split weekend facing Oklahoma at Barnhill Arena on Friday before traveling to Gainesville to play No. 4 Florida on Sunday. The Razorbacks hold a 10-10 overall record and sit at 2-7 in Southeastern Conference play with six regular-season matches remaining on their schedule, while entering the weekend with a .222 hitting percentage, 12.25 kills per set, 11.47 assists per set, 13.65 digs per set, 2.43 blocks per set, 1.30 aces per set, and a .195 opponent hitting percentage.
Oklahoma Arrives at Barnhill Arena
The Razorbacks head into Friday’s 6 p.m. matchup against Oklahoma coming off two road five-setters, which included a reverse-sweep victory at Alabama and a loss at Mississippi State.
As one of Arkansas’ newest SEC opponents, the Hogs have the second-least number of meetings with the Sooners and only have four wins in 11 tries. The Sooners arrive with an 11-7 overall record, boasting strong statistical marks that place them in the conference’s top five for hitting percentage at .265, assists per set at 13.13, and kills per set at 14.04, alongside 11.99 digs per set, 1.57 blocks per set, 1.34 aces per set, and a .249 opponent hitting percentage.
Halloween Bash Details and Broadcast Info
Tickets remain available online, by phone, or in person via Razorback Ticket Center, with live television coverage provided on the SEC Network through Kevin Barnett (PxP) and Brandon Rosenthal (analyst).
A Steep Sunday Challenge in Gainesville
Sunday brings an even steeper challenge as Arkansas travels to face a Florida squad sitting at 17-2 overall. The Gators have dropped just a single conference match all season, falling to Vanderbilt on Oct. 11, alongside a non-conference loss to No. 5 Wisconsin.
Florida’s Defensive Edge at Home
Florida leads the conference in opponent hitting percentage at .160 and blocks per set at 2.79, while maintaining a 9-0 record at home this season. First serve in Gainesville is scheduled for noon, with a live stream available on SEC Network+, complemented by a .285 hitting percentage, 13.68 kills per set, 12.68 assists per set, 14.06 digs per set, and 1.59 aces per set.
