FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
8/23/01

Volleyball Team Meets & Greets Fans

First-year head coach Jerritt Elliott addresses the crowd about what to expect from the Longhorn volleyball squad in 2001.

AUSTIN, Texas -- About 250 people got their first glimpse of the new era of Texas Volleyball during a meet and greet session with first-year head coach Jerritt Elliott and his 2001 Longhorns volleyball team on Thursday evening at Gregory Gymnasium. Fans were able to get a look at the 2001 squad during an informal practice before meeting the players and coaches and being treated to a barbeque dinner and ice cream.

The general public can get a preview of the 2001 Texas volleyball team at the Orange-White scrimmage this Saturday, Aug. 25, at Gregory Gym, which is located on Speedway and 21st Street. Admission is free and first serve is slated for 5 p.m.

Texas officially opens its 2001 campaign when it faces Purdue at the Husky Invitational in Seattle, Wash., on Friday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. CST. The Longhorns' first home match is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4, against Southwest Texas State in the Culver's Frozen Custard Classic.

Freshman setter Abbie Schindler is ready for the new era of Texas Volleyball to get underway as she hi-fives a Longhorns faithful, while assistant coach Christy Cochran looks on.

Fans can purchase individual match tickets by calling UTTM at (512) 477-6060 or 1-800-982-BEVO. For season tickets please call (512) 471-3333. General information about all the Texas men's and women's athletic teams can be obtained by calling (512) 471-4602.