Arkansas Sweeps South Carolina

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The Arkansas volleyball team earned its second conference win of the season Friday night, defeating Mississippi State 3-1 in Barnhill. With the win, the Razorbacks are now 8-9 (2-5 SEC).

FINAL
Arkansas 3, Mississippi State | Box Score
Attendance: 803 | Time: 1:58
Barnhill Arena

#RazorStats
• Stat leaders vs Mississippi State
o Kills: Hailey Dirrigl – 18
o Digs: Okiana Valle – 20
o Blocks: Maia Stripp – 4.0

Arkansas dropped a close first set to the Bulldogs, falling 25-23. The Hogs rebounded in the second set, earning a 25-23 victory.

The Razorbacks played Mississippi State close in the beginning of the third set, before pulling ahead and closing the set out with a 25-18 win. Arkansas dominated the fourth set, ending the 25-12 victory with a 10-0 scoring.

Fernanda Guitron set a career-high .667 hitting percentage, while the team’s .305 hitting percentage was the highest for the Hogs since the team faced Northwestern.

Arkansas will return to the court Wednesday, hosting South Carolina at 7 p.m.

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