ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Harding volleyball team captured their first Great American Conference win Tuesday as they swept Henderson State 3-0. The Lady Bisons improve to 7-3 on the season.

Since joining the NCAA in 1997, Harding is 14-2 in conference openers.

The Harding defense forced Henderson State (2-7, 0-1 GAC) to hitting .080 in the match as they forced 12 hitting errors and nine service errors. Junior defensive specialist Lisa Copeland led HU with 13 digs.

Junior middle blocker Alyssa Short led the HU offense hitting a season-high .643 with a team-high nine kills. As a team, the Lady Bisons hit .212.

HU struggled out of the gate, but went on a 10-3 run to take a 15-9 lead in the first set. The Lady Reddies then had four hitting errors to give Harding the set 25-17. Henderson State jumped out to a 7-3 lead in the second set until the Lady Bisons came alive going on a 10-0 run on nine kills with four by sophomore outside hitter Marindia Turner. Harding went on to take the set 25-17. It was all Harding in the third set. HU held Henderson State to four kills as the Lady Bisons took the set 25-11.

It was the fourth time this season Harding has swept their opponent with the last being against Saint Leo last weekend.

The Lady Reddies were led by Ty Lindberg, HSU leading hitting, who finished with eight kills.

Harding will be back in action on Thursday as they travel to Batesville, Ark., to take on Lyon in non-conference action at 7 p.m. Check Hardingsports.com for the live stat link.