MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossom volleyball team welcomed the Lions of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to Monticello for a non-conference match inside Steelman Field House. Despite some beautiful volleyball tonight, with impressive efforts on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, the Blossoms fell to the Lions in three sets (25-17, 25-15, 25-19).
UAM was held to a .111 hitting percentage on 48 digs, 33 assists, 2 blocks, 2 aces, and 34 kills.
SET-BY-SET
FIRST SET (25-17 UAFS, UAFS leads 1-0)
The opening set began evenly matched with Arkansas-Monticello and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith tied 7-7. The Lions responded with a couple of 5-0 rallies to push them into a 17-10 advantage. The Blossoms exchanged points back-and-forth with the Lions, trying to break the deficit, but UAM came up short as UAFS took the first set, 25-17.
SECOND SET (25-15 UAFS, UAFS leads 2-0)
Arkansas-Monticello saw themselves down early in the second set, 5-2, however, five consecutive points from the Blossoms would see them claim the lead. The Lions quickly responded, flipping the set in their favor, following a 4-0 rally. The two teams rallied back-and-forth to bring the set to 18-14. UAFS pushed forth scoring 7 more points over the next 8 serves to take the set, 25-15.
THIRD SET (25-19 UAFS, UAFS wins 3-0)
The third set looked to be similar to the second with the Blossoms starting behind in the scoreboard, 5-2. The Lions' offense pulled ahead extending their lead, 14-8. The Blossoms would not give up, cutting the deficit to just two points, 21-19, but UAFS rallied to take the final set, 25-19, and the match, 3-0.
UAM vs. UAFS LEADERS
NOTES OF INTEREST
- Maelie Cooke set a new season and career high in assist with her 10 in the match.
UP NEXT
The Blossoms are due for a meeting with East Central University on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. inside Steelman Field House in Monticello. The ladies in green and white are encouraging all fans to show up in your best pajamas for Slumber Party night.
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