FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Volleyball could not overcome No. 19 Emporia State Saturday, as the Lions dropped a 21-25, 9-25, 21-25 decision to the Hornets at the Stubblefield Center.
Tied at 18-18 in set one, the Hornets broke the tie with three straight points before taking the opening set. ESU then hit .444 while the Lions hit -.133 in set two.
UAFS used a 4-0 run for a 10-6 lead in set three and held that lead until the Hornets took a 17-15 advantage with a 4-0 run. A 5-1 run by the Hornets extended their lead to five but the Lions continued to battle, pulling within 22-20. However, the Hornets scored three of the next four points to end the match.
Aspen Olson recorded a team-high eight kills while Grace Marshall had seven and Lydia Pitts six. Mayli Whetter tallied a double-double of 26 assists and 15 digs while Pitts and Abbey Jackson added 11 and 14 digs, respectively. Olson also had four blocks.
UAFS takes a break from league play for the MIAA In-Season Tournament, starting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Missouri Southern.
