Arkansas Drops SEC Home Opener to Aggies
FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas volleyball team (6-9, 0-3) was off to a fiery start in the first set but some defensive hiccups and service errors would turn the tide in favor of Texas A&M as the Aggies pulled away for the three-set win.
HOG HIGHLIGHTS
- Jillian Gillen | 9 kills | .250% | 2 blocks
- Maggie Cartwright | 7 kills | 4 digs | 1 service ace
- Gracie Ryan | 19 assists | 3 digs | 1 service ace
THE TURNING POINT
Arkansas had the lead until mid-way through the first set, when a kill by A&M’s Mallory Talbert tied the score at 15 points apiece. The two teams went back and forth and a kill by Gillen tied the score again late in the match, 19-19, but the Aggies sparked a 6-0 scoring run to claim the first set 25-19.
After dropping the second set, 25-16, the Razorbacks found themselves battling late in the third set but unable to start any rallies. The Hogs kept Texas A&M from scoring consecutive points down the stretch, but the Aggies outscored the Razorbacks 25-18 in the final set to complete the win.
UP NEXT
Arkansas will be back in Fayetteville next week at home in Barnhill against Florida on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. (CT). The Razorbacks will be hosting the Gators on Daddy Daughter Date Night, where fans can enjoy a pregame meal, receive a daddy-daughter mug, and join DJ Derrick on the court after the match for a dance with their daughters.
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