The Lady Vols start the season right where they left off last year in the AVCA Coaches Poll — #19. It’s the ninth time in school history the team has began the year ranked.

TENNESSEE IN THE PRESEASON AVCA COACHES POLL
1983	#14
1984	#16
1985	#19
2005	#9
2006	#11
2010	#19
2011	#24
2012	#15
2019	#19

• This is the 13th year the Lady Vols have been ranked in the poll at some point during the season.
• UT has been ranked 93 weeks of the 543 weeks the poll has rated teams since 1982. That stands as 44th best nationally.
• Since 2000, Tennessee has started the season receiving votes but not officially ranked in the poll three times: 2001, 2004, and 2007.
• The team will face four other teams currently ranked: #6 Illinois (twice), #7 Kentucky, #10 Florida, and #20 Baylor.
• Other UT opponents receiving votes: Missouri just missed the rankings at an unofficial #26. Cincinnati and South Carolina tied at #36.
• The Lady Vols will start the year in a ranked vs ranked match for just the third time in school history. In 1983, #15 Tennessee defeated #9 Arizona State to open the season. And #12 Florida State swept #15 Tennessee in the first match of 2012.