AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn volleyball will return to the court on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, against Texas A&M as the Southeastern Conference announced the spring volleyball slate on Monday.
The 2020-21 SEC volleyball season began in the fall with an eight-match, conference-only schedule versus four opponents over six weeks of competition. The Tigers and first-year head coach Brent Crouch drew a tough slate that featured the reigning Co-SEC Conference Champions, Kentucky and Florida, and finished the fall with an 0-8 record.
This spring, each school will compete against eight opponents, twice in the same week on back-to-back days. Matches may be played Wednesday/Thursday, Thursday/Friday, Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. The schedule includes a week at the end of the season for any makeup matches for all schools.
"We are thrilled we are able to continue our SEC play this spring," said Crouch. "It's a great schedule both from a traveling and a competitive standpoint. We are building an elite program here at Auburn, and the fact of the matter is that building can't happen if you can't compete. Auburn University and the SEC are going to incredible lengths to provide for the well-being of our staff and student-athletes. We are grateful for the opportunity to play again while so many others are unfortunately not able to do so."
The Tigers will follow up their Saturday spring season opener with its second meeting with the Aggies on Sunday, Jan. 31.
Auburn will trek to Baton Rouge, La., for its first road test of the spring at LSU on Thursday, Feb. 4 and Friday, Feb. 5. The Tigers will remain on the road to face in-state rival Alabama on Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18.
The road swing ends over Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28 as Auburn will travel to Ole Miss.
Returning to Auburn Arena, the Tigers will open the month of March with back-to-back matches against Georgia (Mar. 6-7). Auburn's final road matches of the spring are set for Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 at Missouri.
Auburn closes the spring with four straight home contests, hosting Mississippi State on March 19 and 20 and Arkansas on March 24 and 25.
The week of March 29 through April 3 is set for any makeup competitions.
Television information and start times will be announced at a later date.
AUBURN VOLLEYBALL 2021 SPRING SCHEDULE
| Date | Opponent | Time (CT) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan. 30 | vs. Texas A&M | TBA |
| Sunday, Jan. 31 | vs. Texas A&M | TBA |
| Thursday, Feb. 4 | at LSU | TBA |
| Friday, Feb. 5 | at LSU | TBA |
| Wednesday, Feb. 17 | at Alabama | TBA |
| Thursday, Feb. 18 | at Alabama | TBA |
| Saturday, Feb. 27 | at Ole Miss | TBA |
| Sunday, Feb. 28 | at Ole Miss | TBA |
| Saturday, Mar. 6 | vs. Georgia | TBA |
| Sunday, Mar. 7 | vs. Georgia | TBA |
| Friday, Mar. 12 | at Missouri | TBA |
| Saturday, Mar. 13 | at Missouri | TBA |
| Friday, Mar. 19 | vs. Mississippi State | TBA |
| Saturday, Mar. 20 | vs. Mississippi State | TBA |
| Wednesday, Mar. 24 | vs. Arkansas | TBA |
| Thursday, Mar. 25 | vs. Arkansas | TBA |
| Mar. 29 - Apr. 3 | Makeup Week |