ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - The Arkansas-Monticello volleyball team traveled to Arkadelphia, Arkansas Thursday evening for a meeting with in-state foe, Ouachita Baptist. The Blossoms could not overcome the powerful Tigers falling in the match 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-16).
UAM was held to a .109 hitting percentage on 57 digs, 27 assists, 6 blocks, 0 aces, and 34 kills.
SET-BY-SET
FIRST SET (25-15 OUA, OUA leads 1-0)
The opening set began with Ouachita Baptist outscoring the Blossoms, 10-4. Arkansas-Monticello cut the deficit to just three, 14-11, but the Tigers wouldn't relinquish control, taking a six-point advantage, 20-14. Ouachita Baptist scored five points over the next six serves to win the first set, 25-15.
SECOND SET (25-22 OUA, OUA leads 2-0)
Set two began evenly matched as the Blossoms and Tigers battled for points, tying the set 7-7. Ouachita Baptist gained a four-point advantage over Arkansas-Monticello, however, the Blossoms would not back down, retying the set 18-18. UAM came up just short as Ouachita Baptist remained on top, taking the second set, 25-22.
THIRD SET (25-16 OUA, OUA wins 3-0)
The third and final set looked to be a repeat of the second, when Arkansas-Monticello and Ouachita Baptist exchanged points back-and-forth, bringing the set to 14-10 in favor of the Tigers. OUA pulled ahead with six more points to push them into a 20-13 advantage. The Tigers would take set three, 25-16, and the match win over the Blossoms.
UAM vs. OUA LEADERS
UP NEXT
The Blossoms return to the court next Tuesday, November 11, inside Steelman Fieldhouse for One Last Rodeo, as they welcome the Reddies of Henderson State for Senior night. All fans are encouraged to dress up in their best rodeo outfits as they cheer on the ladies in green and white. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m. with senior night festivities to commence after the match is completed.
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