MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women's Volleyball team welcomed the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University into Steelman Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. In the season's pink out game, it was a must win match for both sides, as each team was vying for their first GAC win of the season. The Muleriders proved victorious sweeping the Blossoms 3-0, (25-18, 25-17, 25-18).
UAM was held to a .068 hitting percentage on 55 digs, 24 assists, 4 blocks, 3 aces, and 25 kills.
SET-BY-SET
FIRST SET (25-18 SAU, SAU leads 1-0)
The opening set began with Arkansas-Monticello and Southern Arkansas evenly matched, 14-14, as the Blossoms and Muleriders exchanged possession of leadership six times. SAU flipped the set their favor, taking the lead by adding 11 points to UAM's 4, to win the first set, 25-18.
SECOND SET (25-17 SAU, SAU leads 2-0)
The Blossoms and Muleriders exchanged points back-and-forth to start the second set tied 6-6. Southern Arkansas pulled ahead with a 6-0 rally, however the Blossoms quickly responded with a 4-0 rally of their own to reclaim the lead, 14-13. SAU pushed forth scoring 10 more points over the next 12 serves, eventually taking the set, 25-17.
THIRD SET (25-18 SAU, SAU wins 3-0)
The third set looked to be similar to the second with the Blossoms only trailing by one after a back-and-forth rally. The Muleriders extended their lead putting them into a 10-4 advantage. The Blossoms worked to cut the deficit to three points, but SAU would not relinquish control as they took the final set, 25-18, and the match, 3-0.
UAM vs. SAU LEADERS
UP NEXT
The Blossoms are back on the court Tuesday, October 7, as they welcome the Lions of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for a midweek non-confrence meeting. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m. inside Steelman Fieldhouse. Tuesday's match will also be tropical night, with the Blossoms encouraging all fans to show out in your best beach/tropical apparel.
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