ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - The Reddies hosted Arkansas-Monticello tonight for Senior Night, acknowledging the contributions of the four graduating seniors to Henderson State Volleyball. Unfortunately, the Reddies could not find a win, and fell to the Blossoms 3-0 in the last home match of the season.
The Reddies (12-16, 5-10) were led by Calee Carter tonight, who collected 12 kills. Lasheena Gooseberry added on seven. Tyhia Mack was the primary contributor tonight, adding 21 assists, and Berkeley Berry added four service aces. Kaylon Partain led the Reddie defense with 28 digs, while Mack added 18. Cassidi Campbell was excellent at the net, recording six blocks.
Match Recap -
Henderson State opened the match with an early surge, taking a 4-0 lead. Arkansas-Monticello responded with a four-point run of its own to even the score at 4-4. The Reddies regained control and built an 18-9 advantage, but Arkansas-Monticello gradually chipped away at the deficit, eventually tying the score at 22-22. Henderson regained a two-point advantage at 24-22, but the Blossoms answered to force extra points. The teams traded points to reach 25-25 before Arkansas-Monticello secured the final two points to take the opening set, 27-25.
Arkansas-Monticello carried its momentum into the second set, establishing an early advantage and eventually building a 7-3 lead. Henderson worked to stay within striking distance, and brought the score to 7-5. The Blossoms continued to find success offensively, extending their lead to 12-6 before Henderson responded closing the gap to 15-11. The Blossoms prevented the Reddies from pulling too close, and secured the second set 25-19.
The Blossoms pulled ahead early with 4-2 lead. While the teams traded points throughout the early parts of the match, Arkansas-Monticello pulled ahead 7-4. A kill from Campbell helped bring the Reddies even at 8-8, but Arkansas-Monticello eventually created separation with a four-point stretch to take a 16-11 advantage. Henderson refused to go away, however, and were able to even the score at 20-20. The Blossoms pulled ahead 23-22, but Henderson pulled within 24-23 following a service error by the Blossoms, but Arkansas-Monticello recorded the final point to secure the 25-23 win.
Up Next -
The Reddies will conclude their regular season with a match across the Street against Ouachita Baptist. The match is scheduled for Thursday, November 5th at 6:00 P.M in the Sturgis Center.
