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ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Freshman outside hitter Mollie Arnold had a career-high 27 kills as the Harding volleyball team defeated Henderson State 3-1 in Gulf South Conference action on Tuesday. Harding improved to 16-10 on the season and 9-2 in the GSC West Division.
With one match remaining in the regular season, Harding currently sits in the second spot in the GSC West Division. Arkansas Tech defeated Arkansas-Monticello also on Tuesday to wrap up the No. 1 seed and win the West Division. Harding will have to defeat Ouachita Baptist on Thursday to capture the No. 2 seed in the upcoming conference tournament on Nov. 12-13.
Sophomore outside hitter Bailee Graham was the only other Lady Bison to end in double-figure kills as she tied a career high with 13.
Harding had a great defensive night, ending with 86 digs. Senior defensive specialist Emily Tate had her fourth career match with more than 30 digs as she ended with 33. Sophomore setter Amber Schinzing had a career-high 16 digs for the Lady Bisons. Arnold ended with 14 digs, picking up her 13th career double-double.
Schinzing controlled the Lady Bison offense with 51 assists in the match. It was the fourth time in her career she has had over 50 assists.
Henderson State outhit Harding. The Lady Bisons had 64 kills on 174 attempts with 30 errors for a .195 hitting percentage. Henderson State (14-12, 5-6 GSC West Division) had 49 kills on 151 attempts with 15 errors for a .225 hitting percentage. It was the second time this season Harding has been outhit by their opponent but has still walked away with the victory.
Robin Law, who leads the GSC in kills per set, had 20 kills and 15 digs for the Lady Reddies. Shawana Watkins ended with 14 kills and Michelle Long ended with 12 kills for Henderson State.
The Lady Reddies defense was led by Ashley Totten, who had 26 digs.
Harding will be back in action on Thursday as they host Ouachita Baptist at 7 p.m., in the Rhodes Field House. After the match the Lady Bisons will recognize two seniors, Emily Tate and Samantha Anderson, for their contribution to the Harding volleyball program.
