FORT SMITH, Ark.- University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Volleyball returns to the court this week after having last week's matches postponed by weather. The Lady Lions are set to visit Cameron University Tuesday and Wednesday with first serve at 5:30 each night.
Both matches can be seen on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network with live stats available on uafortsmithlions.com. Spectators are limited to pass list only.
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LAST TIME OUT: UAFS earned a sweep of Oklahoma Christian back on February 9-10, topping the Eagles 3-1 and 3-0 to improve to 3-1 on the year.
CROWN HER: Sophomore right-side hitter Courtney Crownover averaged a triple-double against the Eagles, averaging 13.0 kills, 21.0 assists and 12.5 digs for the two matches. In the first win, she tallied 18 kills, 23 assists and seven digs and followed it up with eight kills, 19 assists and 18 digs. For the week, she had a .521 attack percentage.
GETTING DEFENSIVE: UAFS leads the LSC in opponent attack percentage at .096. The Lady Lions have forced at least one negative attack percentage set in each of the four matches.
PUT IT AWAY: The Lady Lions have had success on the offensive side of the ball, as well, currently second in attack percentage at .264. UAFS has also had the least of its attacks blocked, as opponents are only averaging 1.06 blocks per set, the lowest mark in the league.
AMONG THE LSC:
- Attack %: Courtney Crownover - .352 (3rd), Hannah Holland - .351 (4th), Julia McCown - .281 (8th)
- Aces: Reagan Macha – 0.65/S (2nd)
- Blocks: Hannah Holland – 1.18/S (4th)
- Digs: Lexy Lewis – 3.88 (12th)
SCOUTING CAMERON: The Aggies are 2-2 on the year after splitting their first two series with Oklahoma Christian and Midwestern State. Junior outside hitter Walia Franklin leads the attack for Cameron, averaging 2.67 kills per set on a .217 percentage. Defensively, Cameron has five players already with double digit blocks, while sophomore libero Sam Friedl leads the back row with 4.44 digs per set.
THE SERIES: UAFS leads the all-time series 4-1, with the only loss coming in 2011 in five sets on a neutral court. UAFS has swept the other four meetings.
