Arkansas will conclude its non-conference volleyball schedule at home with the Razorback Invitational, set for September 18-20 at Barnhill Arena. The tournament brings together Southern Illinois, North Dakota State, and Arkansas State.
The Razorbacks open play on Thursday against Southern Illinois at 7 p.m. The Salukis have a current record of 4-5 after participating in the Golden Grizzly Invite in Oakland, Michigan last weekend. This match marks only the second meeting between Arkansas and SIU; their previous encounter nearly 25 years ago ended in an Arkansas sweep.
On Friday, Arkansas faces North Dakota State at 7 p.m. The teams previously met in 2018 in Minneapolis, where Arkansas secured a 3-1 win. North Dakota State enters the tournament with a 6-1 record and is on a two-match winning streak following a recent home tournament.
Saturday’s final match features Arkansas against Arkansas State at 2 p.m., marking the first-ever volleyball contest between the two programs. Earlier this month, their football teams played each other for the first time as well. Arkansas State has started its season with a 4-4 record, including five matches against Power Four opponents. The Red Wolves have managed to win one of those contests—a five-set victory over then-No.16 Missouri on September 4—and have taken at least one set from all but one Power Four opponent.
All matches involving Arkansas during the Razorback Invitational will be streamed live on SEC Network+. Neutral matches are not streamed but will offer live statistics online.
The Razorback Invitational is part of Arkansas’ slate of 13 home matches for the year. Tickets remain available through multiple channels, including online sales and in-person purchases at the Razorback Ticket Center. Doors open one hour before each match begins, and parking is accessible in several lots around Barnhill Arena.
Neutral site matches during the tournament are free to attend and open to the public.
Additional details about schedules and ticketing can be found at https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/. Updates are also available via social media platforms Facebook (Arkansas Razorback Volleyball), Twitter, and Instagram (@RazorbackVB).
