SEARCY, Ark. – Southern Arkansas journeyed to White County for its second match against the Harding Bisons. The Bisons' proved to be too much for the Muleriders as SAU drops to 14-13 (8-7 GAC). Southern Arkansas' attention shifts towards the Reddies from Clark County on Thursday at 6 p.m.
 
TOP PERFORMERS
Kayte Delong led the Mulerider Offense with five kills while also accounting for an assisted block. Macie Shaver recorded seven assists as Morgan Schuster was responsible for five. Carlin Whaley and Allie Cooper took charge at the net as they each tallied off three blocks assists. Alessia Sonzini did her part as she recorded 19 digs to keep the Riders going.
 
THE MATCH
In the first set, Southern Arkansas not only held with HU, but led for a majority of the set. SAU looked to be in control, that was until Harding rattled off a 0-4 rally down 18-14 to tie the set up. From that point, SAU was outscored 3-7 (21-25). In the second set, the Bisons seized complete control after a 1-10 run that led them to a set two victory (10-25). In the third set, much like the second Harding jumped out to a huge lead up 2-9 early. The Muleriders closed the lead to as low as six points, but was overwhelmed by Harding defensive and offensive efforts that led to a final set victory for HU (13-25).
 
Southern Arkansas' next matchup will be back inside the W.T. Watson Center for one last time in 2023 as the Muleriders take on Henderson State for Senior Night at p.m. Thursday night. For more information on Mulerider Volleyball and other athletic events, check out www.MuleriderAthletics.com or look us up @muleridersports on X, Facebook, and Instagram.