FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Volleyball got back in the win column Monday night as the Lions swept Southeastern Oklahoma State, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15 at the Stubblefield Center.
The Lions hit .271 for the match, led by Breanna Smith with 13 kills and Lydia Pitts with 11 kills and a .321 attack percentage. Aspen Olson hit .353 with eight kills with Grace Marshall adding seven kills on 33 assists from Mayli Whetter.
UAFS started the match on a 7-2 run and led 18-9 before the Savage Storm pulled within 20-14. The Lions then scored four of the next five points to set up set point and take the set on a kill from Pitts.
The Lions fell behind 7-4 in set two before a 5-0 run gave them a 9-7 lead. UAFS broke a 12-12 tie with a 4-0 run but the Savage Storm evened things up at 19 apiece. The Lions scored the next five points and took the set on a pair of kills from Emily Parker.
UAFS hit a blistering .405 in the final set as they used a 10-1 run for an 11-3 advantage and never looked back en route to the sweep.
Pitts and Smith each had double-doubles with 15 and 11 digs, respectively, while Abbey Jackson matched Pitts with a team-high 15 digs.
The Lions had a 7-3 edge in blocks and 9-5 advantage in aces.
UAFS is right back at it Tuesday at 6 p.m. at East Central.
