ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - The Reddies (12-15, 3-9) hosted the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas tonight, and though they fought closely, they could not come out with the win, and fell 3-1.
Henderson State's offense welcomed back
Kelis Battles, who led the team with 10 kills on the night, after missing the two previous matches.
Calee Carter supplied nine for the night as well.
Tyhia Mack and
Alyssa Lindeman were the main distributors, as they collected 22 and 20 assists respectively. Lindeman also recorded five service aces. The nation's leader in digs
Kaylon Partain once again led the Reddies, collecting 45 digs, while Battles added on 15. At the net,
Cassidi Campbell collected six blocks and Battles added three.
Match Recap -
Henderson State traded points with the Muleriders early, keeping the opening set close at 6-6. Southern Arkansas began to create separation with a four-point run, taking a 10-6 advantage and eventually extending its lead to 14-7. The Reddies responded with an impressive seven point run to erase the deficit and tie the set at 15-15. Henderson State continued to apply pressure, giving the Reddies a 17-16 lead. The teams continued to trade points down the stretch, tying the score at 21-21 and again at 22-22. However, Southern Arkansas closed the set with three consecutive points, i to take the first set 25-22.
The Muleriders opened the second set with three straight points and maintained an early advantage, eventually leading 9-4. Henderson State gradually worked its way back into the contest, closing the gap to 10-10. The Reddies began to find their rhythm, as Henderson State took the lead, and then extended it to 22-16. The Reddies held of a surging Southern Arkansas and secured the second set 25-20.
The third set featured another tightly contested battle, with neither team able to establish a substantial advantage early. Henderson State used a pair of service aces from Lindeman to help overcome an early deficit and eventually tie the score at 7-7. The Reddies continued to battle, and put together a strong stretch to take an 11-13 lead. Southern Arkansas responded with a run of its own, reclaiming the advantage at 13-13 before the teams continued exchanging points, with Henderson State pulling ahead with a 19-17 lead. The Muleriders answered once again, tying the set at 19-19 before the teams traded points down the stretch. Henderson State remained within striking distance at 23-23, but Southern Arkansas scored the final two points to take the third set 25-23.
Henderson State came out strong in the fourth set, taking an early 3-0 lead. The Reddies maintained their advantage, but eventually the Muleriders tied the set at 7-7. The Reddies used a four-point run to retake the lead 11-7, and capitalized on some attack errors by Southern Arkansas to build a 13-9 advantage. The Reddies continued to hold the lead, extending it to 16-13, and a pair of points pushed the advantage to 20-17.
However, Southern Arkansas responded with a decisive five-point run to even the score at 20-20. Southern Arkansas continued its push, taking a 23-20 lead before Henderson State attempted to rally, getting within two at 24-22, but the Muleriders secured the final point to win the final set 25-22.
Up Next -
The Reddies host Arkansas-Monticello for the final home match of the season, and Senior Day, on Tuesday November 3rd. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 P.M.
