FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Volleyball continues MIAA play this week as the Lions visit Nebraska-Kearney and Fort Hays State.
The Lions will take on the No. 6 Lopers at 6 p.m. Wednesday before visiting the Tigers at 6 p.m. Friday. Both matches will be streamed on the MIAA Network with live stats available at uafortsmithlions.com.
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LAST WEEK: The Lions went 1-1 last week, defeating Northeastern State before falling at Washburn.
SERVE IT UP: UAFS is second in the MIAA with 1.89 aces per set.
CAN YOU DIG IT?: The Lions lead the MIAA in digs per set with 17.83 per set in conference only matches.
RANKED FOE: UNK will the third ranked MIAA opponent the Lions will play this season.
AROUND THE LEAGUE: Setter Mayli Whetter is fourth in the MIAA with 8.85 assists per set while middle blocker Aspen Olson is 10th with a .331 attack percentage. Outside hitter Lydia Pitts is fifth with 3.45 kills per set and libero Abbey Jackson is ninth with 4.43 digs per set.
SCOUTING UNK: The Lopers are 15-1, 4-0 MIAA and have not lost a set since losing their opening match of the season. UNK is leading the league by hitting .301 led by outside hitter Carly Purdy averaging 3.13 kills per set.
SCOUTING FHSU: The Tigers are 11-6, 1-3 MIAA and 5-2 at home. Fort Hays is second in the MIAA in assists at 13.31 per set with setter Annie Eaton averaging 8.65 assists per set.
THE SERIES: UAFS is 0-3 against Nebraska-Kearney and 1-2 against Fort Hays State.
