ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Henderson State hosted Arkansas Tech tonight, and the Reddies couldn't handle an early deficit, falling to the Golden Suns 3-0.
The Reddies (12-13, 5-7) were led tonight by
Lasheena Gooseberry who collected eight kills.
Calee Carter was the second offensive option, recording six kills.
Tyhia Mack led with 16 assists and
Alyssa Lindeman had eight. Defensively,
Kaylon Partain led with 16 digs on the night and Lindeman had eight.
Karsen Hart added three blocks on the night.
Match Recap
Henderson State traded points with Arkansas Tech early, but Arkansas Tech gradually created separation in the middle of the set, building a 14-9 advantage. The Reddies found momentum late, putting together a six-point stretch that cut the deficit to 21-20, putting pressure on the Golden Suns down the stretch. Arkansas Tech regained control and closed out the opener 25-22.
The Reddies opened the second set keeping it close, but Arkansas Tech pulled ahead 6-4. A decisive serving run from the Golden Suns changed the momentum. Arkansas Tech stretched a narrow lead into a 10-4 advantage and then turned it into a 22-9 lead. The Reddies attempted to rally with four consecutive points to cut the deficit from 23-10 to 23-14. However, the Golden Suns secured the final two points to take the set 25-14.
Henderson State responded with renewed energy in the third set, establishing an early advantage building a 6-3 lead. The Reddies continued to apply pressure through the middle of the set and extended their advantage to 15-9. Arkansas Tech gradually chipped away at the deficit, with Henderson State held a 21-15 lead after a kill from Campbell, but the Golden Suns responded with a seven-point run to take a 22-21 advantage. The Reddies tied the set to 22-22, but Arkansas Tech scored the final three points to secure the 25-22 win.
Up Next -
Henderson State heads to Harding on Tuesday, October 27th. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:00 P.M in the Rhodes-Reaves Field House.
