Conway, Ark. - The Central Arkansas Sugar Bears are set to host two exciting matchups at the Prince Center to wrap up their home regular season, starting with Lipscomb on Friday, November 8, at 6 p.m., followed by a Senior Day face-off against Austin Peay on Sunday, November 10, at 1 p.m.
With an impressive 13-10 overall record (.565) and a strong 10-2 conference mark (.833), the Sugar Bears remain unbeaten at home (7-0) and aim to maintain this perfect streak. They'll be led by
Laci Bohannan, who tops the team with 298 kills, while setter
Caylan Koons has contributed an impressive 889 assists.
Alexis McDaniel has been a defensive force, leading with 373 digs, and
Allison Holloway has 73 blocks to her name, dominating at the net.
Matchup Against Lipscomb
Lipscomb (7-8 overall, 4-0 in conference) is on a four-game win streak, with top players like Courtney Jones, who has accumulated 179 kills, and libero Libby Steinhart, who leads their defensive efforts. The Sugar Bears previously edged out Lipscomb in a thrilling 3-2 win on October 12, setting the stage for an intense rematch.
Senior Day vs. Austin Peay
Austin Peay (2-23, 1-12 conference) may have had a challenging season, but they bring depth in players like Sarah Carnathan, who leads the team with 218 kills, and Tayler Baron, who commands the defense with 435 digs. The last matchup saw UCA sweep Austin Peay 3-0 on October 11, and the Sugar Bears will aim for a repeat performance to honor their seniors on Sunday.
Looking Ahead
These games are pivotal for UCA, both to continue their winning momentum and to celebrate the accomplishments of their seniors in their final home game. Fans can expect intense competition as the Sugar Bears look to close out their season with pride and passion at the Prince Center.