SEARCY, Ark. – The Southern Arkansas University volleyball team posted 16 points in three straight sets as they fell to Harding University (16-25, 16-25, 16-25) in their final road contest of the season.
The first set saw the Bison jump out to an early 7-1 lead, but SAU would cut it to three as they used a 6-3 run to make it 10-7. Harding would go on to use a large run to take the set. Despite jumping out to an early lead in set two, the Bison were able to cruise to a second set win. Set three saw the Muleriders hang tight with HU through the first 12 points. Harding would use a 13-5 run to close out the set and take the win.
Victoria White led the Muleriders with 10 kills as she recorded her 15
th game of the season with double digit kills and 6
th straight.
Kenadee Poye notched seven kills, while
Abby Bermudez finished with five.
Morgan Schuster led SAU with 31 kills, to go along with 10 kills.
Poye hit .389 on 18 attempts, while
Isla Olivas hit .400 with five kills on 10 attempts.
Samantha Still notched a game high 14 digs, while
Bailey Kirk collected eight.
Landry Rogers and Bermudez both finished with three blocks.
The Muleriders will now turn their heads to Thursday evening as they are set to host Henderson State University in their final match of the season. SAU's lone senior in
Abby Bermudez will be honored prior to the start of the match for Senior Day. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m.