Trojans Debut New Facility Improvements in Home-Opening Weekend Starting Friday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Trojan fans looking forward to seeing some of the facility improvements at the Jack Stephens Center need wait no longer as Little Rock Volleyball will host their home opener with a pair of matches against UT Martin this weekend, beginning Friday at 6 p.m.
 
The weekend's action – also the Ohio Valley Conference opener for Van Compton's squad – will give fans an opportunity to see the new court design and new videoboard firsthand. Friday's match will be a WHITE OUT while Saturday's match will continue the PRIDE weekend festivities on campus.
 
Follow Along

• Friday: ESPN+ | Live Stats | Game Notes
• Saturday: ESPN+ | Live Stats | Game Notes

 
Promotions
Friday: WHITE OUT (fans encouraged to wear white), Schedule Poster Giveaway
Saturday: PRIDE match (local LGBTQ+ groups on-hand to explain what they do)
 
Series History
UT Martin: Little Rock leads, 7-1 | Last Game: UTM won, 3-1, in Martin, Tenn. on Sept. 21, 2019 | Streak: UTM, 1
 
Three Things to Know

1. When Offense Meets Defense, You've Got to #OVCit
   As Little Rock prepares to host UT Martin in a two-game series this weekend at the Jack Stephens Center, it will mark the battle of the league's best defense hosting the league's top offense. The Trojans lead the OVC (and rank 62nd in the nation) as they hold opponents to just a .172 hitting percentage. Meanwhile UT Martin has an OVC-best hitting mark of .198.
2. Even Steven
   Little Rock is "Even Steven" when it comes to conference openers. That is because over the last 10 years, the Trojans are 5-5 when opening league play. Want to go back farther? Little Rock is 11-11 since 2000 when opening their conference schedule. All-time, the Maroon and Silver has posted a 16-16 record in league opening-matches.
3. You've Got to #OVCit When it Comes to Coaching Legends
   Want to play for a legendary head coach? Have we got the league for you! Of the 10 current league members, three teams have coaches who have won over 400 games over the course of their careers. That list is headed by the Queen herself, Little Rock's Van Compton, with 628 career wins. Lindenwood's Will Condon has 488 career wins to his credit while Morehead State's Jaime Gordon has 430 wins.

 
For the latest information on Little Rock Volleyball, make sure to check out LRTrojans.com. You can also find the team on social media at @LittleRockVB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 
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