Harding (14-14, 8-6 GAC) vs. Arkansas Tech (24-5, 14-0 GAC)
Date: Nov. 10
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Searcy, Ark. – Rhodes-Reaves Field House
Coverage: Live Stats and Live Video link on HardingSports.com
Coaches:
Harding – Meredith Fear (79-37, 4th season)
Arkansas Tech – Kristy Bayer (306-118, 12th season)
Series: Arkansas Tech leads the series 46-37.
SEARCY – The Harding volleyball team will host Arkansas Tech at 6 p.m., in Great American Conference action at the Rhodes-Reaves Field House on Tuesday. After the match, the Lady Bisons will recognize senior Molly Howard for her contributions to the Harding volleyball program.
HU Team News
- Harding will be looking for its ninth conference win of the season on Tuesday. The Lady Bisons are currently tied for fifth in the GAC standings with Ouachita. Harding has already sealed a spot in the GAC Tournament held Nov. 18-21st in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In their final two conference matches, the Lady Bisons will be fighting for what seed they will be.
- Harding is coming off a 3-0 road win at Henderson State on Thursday. The Lady Bisons were led by senior outside hitter Molly Howard who had 11 kills. Freshman outside hitter Emily Clayton added 10 kills for Harding.
- Harding is 7-2 at home this season. Its two losses came against Southwestern Oklahoma and Southern Arkansas.
- The Lady Bisons are led on the season by Molly Howard who averages 3.31 kills per set and 2.73 digs per set. Freshman middle blocker Zoe Hardin averages 2.72 kills per set and 1.34 blocks per set.
- Anna Leigh Cargile leads the defense averaging 4.26 digs per set.
Opponent Team News
- Arkansas Tech heads into the match with an 18 match winning streak. They have not lost since Sept. 18 when they fell 3-1 to Central Missouri.
- The Golden Suns have swept their last four opponents. Their only conference scares came at Southern Nazarene and at Southern Arkansas when Arkansas Tech won both of the matches in five.
- Arkansas Tech is 8-1 in true road matches this season. It's only road loss came at Texas Woman's when they lost 3-0.
- The Golden Suns are led by freshman outside hitter Hunter Eshnaur who averages 3.85 kills per set. Freshman setter Sarita Stegall also averages 10.36 assists per set.
- The Arkansas Tech defense is led by sophomore defensive specialist Madison Nagel who averages 5.01 digs per set.
Last Time
- When the two teams met in Russellville, Arkansas earlier this season, Arkansas Tech won 3-0. Zoe Hardin led Harding with 11 kills and seven blocks.
Team Comparison
Harding | GAC | NCAA | Stat | ATU | GAC | NCAA |
12.3 | 5 | - | Kills/Set | 14.1 | 1 | 14 |
11.4 | 5 | - | Assists/Set | 13.0 | 1 | 21 |
16.2 | 4 | - | Digs/Set | 16.3 | 3 | - |
2.2 | 1 | 35 | Blocks/Set | 1.7 | 5 | - |
Individual Leaders
Harding | | Arkansas Tech |
Name | Stat | GAC | NCAA | | Name | Stat | GAC | NCAA |
Howard | 3.31 | 8 | - | Kills/Set | Eshnaur | 3.85 | 2 | 37 |
Glosup | 8.99 | 7 | - | Assists/Set | Stegall | 10.36 | 2 | 46 |
Cargile | 4.26 | 8 | - | Digs/Set | Nagel | 5.01 | 5 | - |
Hardin | 1.34 | 1 | 8 | Blocks/Set | Huff | 0.79 | 8 | - |
