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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Volleyball Back In Action With Red vs. Blue Scrimmage and Exhibition With Lipscomb
8/16/2022 | Volleyball
Rebels Hosting Pair of Preseason Events at Gillom Center
OXFORD, Miss. – As the Rebels close in on the start of the 2022 season, Ole Miss Volleyball has announced the date and time for the annual Red vs. Blue scrimmage for Wednesday, August 17, at 1 p.m. and an exhibition against Lipscomb on Saturday, August 20, at 1 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public at the Gillom Center.
For fans, it will mark the first chance to see this year's squad, highlighted by 12 returners from last season's NCAA Tournament team, along with eight newcomers. Ole Miss is coming off one of its best seasons in program history in which the Rebels won 21 matches and made their first appearance in the Big Dance in 11 years.
Of those returning is Preseason All-SEC middle blocker Sasha Ratliff, 2021 AVCA Honorable Mention All-Region outside hitter Anna Bair and a pair of juniors in Payton Brgoch and Samantha Schnitta, who are coming off breakout seasons.
Also looking to factor into the mix this year is an impressive signing class that features five AVCA High School All-Americans, tied for the most in the nation, and a pair of impact transfers in middle blocker Meauna Booth and setter Sommer Daniel. The mix of veteran leadership and youth has the Rebels in a position to continue last season's winning ways.
First serve of the 2022 season officially takes place on August 26 at 4 p.m. as the Rebels open the Ole Miss Invitational, hosting No. 9 Georgia Tech. The match will be available to stream on SECN+.
Follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissVB, Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball, and on Instagram at @olemissvb. You can also follow head coach Kayla Banwarth on Twitter @KaylaBanwarth2.
