MONTICELLO, Ark. -- The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team returned to Great American Conference action Tuesday evening, hosting Henderson State University inside Steelman Field House. The Weevils claimed the opening set before falling to the Reddies in four sets.
FIRST SET (25-18 UAM, UAM leads 1-0)
Arkansas-Monticello took control early, building a 12-7 advantage before Henderson State cut the lead to one. The Weevils answered and closed the set on an 8-3 stretch to take the opener, 25-18.
SECOND SET (25-20 HSU, Match tied 1-1)
The teams traded points throughout the opening half of the second set, with UAM holding a 13-12 advantage. Henderson State responded with a 5-0 run to take control and held off the Weevils for a 25-20 victory.
THIRD SET (25-23 HSU, HSU leads 2-1)
Henderson State jumped ahead 11-3 before UAM answered with six straight points and eventually pulled even at 12-12. The Reddies rebuilt their advantage, but the Weevils made another late push to cut the score to 24-23 before HSU claimed the final point.
FOURTH SET (25-20 HSU, HSU wins 3-1)
The fourth set remained even through an 8-8 tie before Henderson State pulled ahead. UAM battled back late with three straight points to cut the deficit to 23-20, but the Reddies closed out the match, 25-20.
UAM STAT LEADERS
Kills: Sophia Grubbs (19)
Assists: Ella Cline (23)
Digs: Maelie Cooke (44)
Blocks: Kylie Miller (4), Summer Stephens (4)
Aces: Maelie Cooke (2), Summer Stephens (2)
UP NEXT
The Weevils will travel on Thursday, Sept. 24, to Magnolia to take on rival Southern Arkansas. The game is set to begin at 6:00 p.m.
Links to both live stream and live stats are available as clickable links on the 2026 UAM Volleyball Schedule at uamsports.com.
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