LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– University of Southern Indiana Volleyball (8-11, OVC 3-4) fell inches short of forcing a fifth set on Saturday afternoon against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (10-10, OVC 5-2) in a four set loss (10-25, 25-20, 15-25, 23-25).
Set 1: USI 10, LR 25
USI fell behind early as the Trojans used three blocks to build a 11-5 lead. Little Rock extended the lead to 15-5 with eight early USI attack errors. Senior Paris Downing smashed two kills as the Eagles chipped away at the large deficit. However, Little Rock committed zero attacking errors compared the Eagles 11, proving to be the difference. The Eagles have dropped 13 of 19 first sets this season.
Set 2: USI 25, LR 20
The energy and momentum shifted to the Eagles in set two regaining their balanced attack with an early 15-10 lead only committing one attacking error. Graduate senior Jasmine Green was on fire from the right side with four kills making it 17-11. The Trojans mounted a small run, but junior Bianca Anderson used an explosive slide and a block assist with sophomore Ashby Willis to make it 21-14 leading by a touchdown. Green capped off her monstrous set with her sixth kill to clinch set two. This marks the seventh time this season the Eagles have lost set one and bounced back winning set two.
Set 3: USI 15, LR 25
Junior Keira Moore continued her stingy defensive play with her 19th dig as the Eagles trailed by two early. Willis tied the match at seven with back-to-back kills. The Trojans…
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