RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team traveled to Russellville, Arkansas to take on in-state, Great American Conference foe Arkansas Tech University in the first conference match of the 2023 season on Tuesday evening. The Blossoms played three total sets and ended up with a loss to the Golden Suns.

The opening set began with the Golden Suns of Arkansas Tech taking a quick lead, but was quickly followed by the Blossoms climbing back to a one-point deficit at 8-7. ATU outscored UAM 6-1 over the next seven points, but thanks to a handful of attack errors and service aces, the Blossoms tied the set back up at 15-all. Unfortunately, the home team was able to control the remainder of the set, eventually taking a 25-18 win over Arkansas-Montciello.

Set two started off with a near identical stat line as the first, with Arkansas Tech taking a 4-1 lead, followed by the Blossoms climbing back to an 8-7 game. The Golden Suns held powered through the remainder of the set, taking a 2-0 lead on UAM as the second set closed with a final score of 25-14.

The third and final set proved to be a much more evenly matched attack from both teams. UAM would see an early 2-1 lead, as well as a second lead at 9-8 later in the set. Six straight ATU points would give the home team an advantage, but the Blossoms played their way back to a 23-20 game. The set would end with a 25-20 final score and a 3-0 loss to Arkansas Tech.

Jasmine Welton once again led the Blossoms in kills with 10 on the night.

Meagan Anderson contributed 15 assists in the match, followed by Jordan Wehr with 10 assists of her own.

Defensively, the Blossoms were once again led by Stasha Adams, collecting 16 digs for the Blossoms.

UP NEXT
Arkansas-Monticello is back on the court for the the Ouachita Baptist/Henderson State Day Tournament on Saturday Sep, 16. In the Blossoms first match of the day, they take on the University of Alaska-Anchorage at 9:00 a.m., followed by a game against Lee University at 1:00 p.m.

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