Match 17: Arkansas-Monticello (2-14, 0-4 GAC) vs. Southern Arkansas University (4-11, 0-4 GAC)
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Magnolia, Arkansas (W.T. Watson Athletic Center)
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MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Volleyball team continues GAC action this Thursday, September 24, as they take on the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University. Thursday's matchup with the Muleriders is set for a 6:00 p.m. serve inside W.T. Watson Athletic Center.
All-TIME SERIES
Southern Arkansas University - This will be the 43rd meeting between the Weevils and the Muleriders. Southern Arkansas holds a 23-19 record over UAM. The last meeting between the Weevils and the Muleriders took place on November 11 in Magnolia and resulted in a 3-0 (14-25, 18-25, 15-25) loss for UAM. The last win for the ladies in green and white was a 3-2 decision on November 2, 2021, in Magnolia. At home, the Weevils lead 11-10, and away they trail 8-13, with an 19-23 overall conference record.
LAST MEETING
Southern Arkansas University - The opening set began with Arkansas-Monticello behind in the scoreboard, trailing Southern Arkansas 11-6. With three kills, a service ace, and an attack error, the Weevils were able to cut the deficit to just three points; however, the Muleriders extended their lead with six unanswered points, bringing the set to 20-11. Southern Arkansas scored five more points over the next eight serves to take the first set, 25-14. Set two looked to be similar to the first, as Arkansas-Monticello saw themselves down early, 11-4. The Weevils rallied back by scoring eight points over the next 11 serves to cut the deficit to just two points, bringing the set to 14-12, in favor of SAU. Unfortunately, the Muleriders were quick to extend their lead with a 4-0 and 3-0 rally of their own, giving them a 21-13 advantage. Southern Arkansas took the second set, 25-18, after an exchange of points back-and-forth, to lead the series 2-0. The third and final set began with Arkansas-Monticello and Southern Arkansas battling for points back-and-forth, tying the set 5-5. The Weevils claimed the lead with four unanswered points; however, the Muleriders quickly responded with a 7-0 rally to take a three-point advantage, 12-9. Despite the Blossom's efforts to cut SAU's lead, the Muleriders scored five unanswered points to bring the set to 22-13. Southern Arkansas held UAM to just two more points before taking the set, 25-15, and the match, 3-0. UAM was held to a .129 hitting percentage on 50 digs, 27 assists, 3 blocks, 3 aces, and 29 kills.
WEEVILS BY THE NUMBERS
- Sophia Grubbs ranks ninth in the conference in kills, averaging 3.00 kills (156) in 53 sets played.
- Ella Cline ranks third in the conference in serving aces, averaging 0.46 aces (22) in 48 sets played.
- Isabella Garcia hits 3 double-doubles on the season against Henderson State (9/23/2026)
WEEVILS SEASON LEADERS
The Weevils are led on the court by; kills, Sophia Grubbs (156), aces, Ella Cline (22), digs, Isabella Garcia (167), blocks, Kylie Miller (27), and assists, Ella Cline (194). Leading UAM in double-doubles is Mia Smalls with eight, with one triple-double.
LAST TIME OUT THIS SEASON
The Weevils fell Tuesday night, September 22, inside Steelman Fieldhouse to the Henderson State 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 23-25, 20-25).
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