Fort Myers, Florida - In a hard-fought match at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL, the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears fell to the FGCU Eagles, 3-1, ending their unbeaten run in ASUN play. The Sugar Bears' record now stands at 10-9 overall and 7-1 in conference, while FGCU improved to 16-4 overall and 8-1 in the ASUN.

The match began with a close contest, but FGCU took control early, winning the first set 25-20. The Eagles maintained their momentum into the second set, overcoming a brief surge from Central Arkansas to claim a 25-18 victory. The Sugar Bears responded decisively in the third set, hitting a match-high .722 as they dominated 25-11. However, despite a back-and-forth battle in the fourth set, FGCU closed out the match 25-23.

Allison Holloway led Central Arkansas with an impressive performance, notching 11 kills and a .667 hitting percentage, while Laci Bohannan added 13 kills and 10 digs for a double-double. Regan Harp contributed 8 kills, and Caylan Koons distributed 39 assists while adding 4 digs.

FGCU's offense was powered by Skylar English, who recorded 14 kills and 11 digs, and Shelby Kent, who also had 14 kills. Ella Chapman added 10 kills, hitting .421. The Eagles' defensive effort was anchored by Claire Ertel with 17 digs, helping them maintain pressure throughout the match.

Despite the loss, the Sugar Bears showcased their resilience, especially in their third-set comeback. They will look to bounce back in their next ASUN matchup at home against Queens, October 25th at 6PM, as they continue their pursuit of a strong conference finish.