Harding (4-9, 1-1 GAC) vs. Arkansas-Monticello (6-3, 1-1 GAC)
Date: Sept. 24
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Rhodes-Reaves Field House
Coverage: Live Video and Live Stats, links on HardingSports.com
Coaches:
Harding – Meredith Fear (69-32, 4th season)
Arkansas-Monticello – Kelly Burdeau (6-3, 1st season)
Series: Harding leads the series against Arkansas-Monticello 21-0.
SEARCY – The Harding volleyball team will hosts Arkansas-Monticello in Great American Conference action at 6 p.m., on Thursday at the Rhodes-Reaves Field House.
HU Team News
- Harding looks to rebound after a GAC loss at Arkansas Tech on Tuesday.
- The Lady Bisons look to remain perfect at home on Thursday after opening with a 3-0 win over Henderson State last Tuesday.
- The Lady Bisons are led by senior outside hitter Molly Howard who averages 3.50 kills per set and 2.98 digs per set.
- Freshman middle blocker Zoe Hardin is averaging 2.57 kills per set and 1.40 blocks per set. Harding has had a least four blocks in the last three matches including an 11 block performance against No. 7 Washburn.
- Junior defensive specialist Anna Leigh Cargile is averaging 3.92 digs per set to lead the defense.
Opponent Team News
- Arkansas-Monticello has won its last three matches and is 1-1 in the GAC. The Blossoms fell to Ouachita Baptist 3-0 and is coming off a 3-0 home win over Henderson State on Tuesday.
- Arkansas-Monticello is led by junior outside hitter Carolina Gasparini who averages 2.70 kills per set and 3.10 digs per set. Senior outside hitter Sydni Schulz is averaging 2.18 kills per set and leads the defense averaging 4.18 digs per set.
Team Comparison
Harding | GAC | NCAA | Stat | Arkansas-Monticello | GAC | NCAA |
11.9 | 6 | - | Kills/Set | 11.4 | 9 | - |
11.2 | 5 | - | Assists/Set | 10.4 | 10 | - |
16.1 | 6 | - | Digs/Set | 18.1 | 1 | - |
2.4 | 1 | 31 | Blocks/Set | 1.3 | 8 | - |
Individual Leaders
Harding | | Arkansas-Monticello |
Name | Stat | GAC | NCAA | | Name | Stat | GAC | NCAA |
Howard | 3.50 | 6 | - | Kills/Set | Gasparini | 2.70 | - | - |
Glosup | 9.13 | 5 | - | Assists/Set | Theis | 6.78 | 10 | - |
Cargile | 3.92 | 10 | - | Digs/Set | Schulz | 4.18 | 7 | - |
Hardin | 1.40 | 1 | 13 | Blocks/Set | Standford | 0.66 | - | - |
