NASHVILLE - Central Arkansas volleyball fell in their first hint of divisional action as they lost to Lipscomb 3-0.
The Sugar Bears were unable to complete their rallies in all three sets as they fell to their west division foe, the Bison. While the score was not in UCA's favor, the Sugar Bears were able to host a few quality performances that made the match as close as it was. The most effective stat in the match came from the block's perspective as UCA out-blocked Lipscomb 12-2. Leading that charge was graduate student Amari Mitchell, who had six total blocks on the evening. Other quality performances came from senior Lexi Miller, who led the squad with ten kills, and junior Anna Williams, who had a near double-double with nine digs and eight assists.
Set 1:
It was a set of rallies as the Sugar Bears could not overcome the early rally from the Bison. Lipscomb took the initial edge 6-0 and fought off UCA for the rest of the set, even with the Sugar Bears' long rallies. UCA made it a one-point set at 8-7 and made it a two-point difference at 22-20. However, the Bison were able to finish it off with three straight points to win it 25-20.
Set 2:
The second set belonged almost entirely to the Sugar Bears until the end. UCA held the lead for the whole set before the Bison eventually took it over when they led 24-23. However, it was back and forth between the two squads, as rallies played an important factor in the lead. The Sugar Bears continued to hold that slight edge throughout, but the Bison gained that edge with a 4-1 scoring run to finish it out. Eventually, Lipscomb took it as they took a 2-0 match lead with a 26-24 set victory.
Set 3:
The last set of the match was one-sided as the Bison came out and solidified their match victory. They outhit the Sugar Bears .226 to -.088, as they capitalized on UCA's errors. Overall it was their set to win as they claimed it 25-10 for a 3-0 match victory.
Up next the Sugar Bears will head back home as they face Eastern Kentucky at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Prince Center.
