LIVE: Point Kentucky previews No. 10 Pitt with special guest Azhani Tealer

Friday night, the No. 15 Kentucky Volleyball team faces No. 10 Pitt in the home opener at Rupp Arena. The match is part of the 84 Lumber Volleyball Classic, which will continue Sunday at Pitt’s Fitzgerald Field House. Craig Skinner and the Cats are challenging the Big Blue Nation to pack Rupp Arena to break the program’s attendance record, a timely effort in the wake of Nebraska Volleyball’s world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event last night.

Who better to get you ready for the big match than Hunter Mitchell, KSR’s new volleyball beat writer, and former Kentucky Volleyball great Leah Edmond? The two have teamed up to host “Point Kentucky,” KSR’s new volleyball show and podcast that debuted last week. Since then, the Cats have won a match and lost a match. Tonight, Kentucky middle blocker Azhani Tealer will join the show to recap the Cats’ season-opening loss at Colorado State and bounce-back victory at Northern Colorado and look ahead to the Panthers.

Pitt is 2-1 this season, with wins over Montana and Texas Rio Grande Valley and a loss to No. 17 BYU. The Panthers added Florida transfer Bre Kelley to their roster this season. Kelley ranked second on Florida’s roster in total blocks (124.0) and fourth in kills (203) last season. For a complete preview of the series, check out Hunter’s preview from last night or hit play below.

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Ticket & TV info for No. 15 Kentucky vs. No. 10 Pitt

Tickets are still available for Friday night’s match on Ticketmaster or at the Rupp Arena box office on game day. Gates will open at 6 p.m. ET with the match beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Parking lots will open on High Street three hours prior to first serve, with free parking provided to all fans.

If you can’t cheer the Cats on in person, you can watch live on the SEC Network with Kevin Barnett and Missy Whittemore on the call or listen on the UK Sports Radio Network, 630 WLAP, and other affiliates. Andrew Kappes will be on the call with the pregame show happening prior to first serve.