ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The Harding volleyball team came from behind to beat Ouachita Baptist 3-2 (25-13, 23-25, 19-25, 25-17, 15-11) Thursday night in Great American Conference action. Zoe Hardin had a career-high 29 kills.

Harding improves to 8-6 on the season and 3-0 in the GAC.

Ouachita Baptist falls to 11-5 overall and 2-2 in the GAC.

FIRST SET

Harding jumped out to a 4-2 lead in the first set and then went on an 8-0 run to lead 12-2. A kill by Emma Reeves gave the Lady Bisons the set 25-13.

SECOND SET

Ouachita Baptist took an early lead in the second set and held on to the lead until Harding tied the set at 14. The Tigers went on a 4-0 run to lead 18-14. The Lady Bisons battled back to pull within one 24-23 but a Harding service error gave the Tigers the set 25-23.

THIRD SET

The third set stayed close until Ouachita Baptist went on a 5-0 run to lead 24-18. A kill by Adrianna Nolly gave the Tigers the set 25-19.

FOURTH SET

Leading 13-10 in the fourth set, Harding went on a 4-0 run to lead 17-10. The Lady Bisons won the set 25-17.

FIFTH SET

Harding jumped out to an 8-3 lead in the fifth set. Ouachita Baptist did not get any closer than three the rest of the way as the Lady Bisons won 15-11.

STATS

Harding

-          Zoe Hardin also had five blocks. Her 29 kills tied for sixth most since Harding joined the NCAA in 1997.

-          Madison Poen had 16 kills, 20 digs and four service aces.

-          Rachel Heussner had 60 assists. It was her first 60-assist performance of the season. Heussner also had 12 digs.

-          Taylor Lake led the Lady Bison defense with 26 digs.

Ouachita Baptist

-          Adrianna Nolly led the Tigers with 15 kills and six blocks.

-          Katie Camp had 12 kills and seven digs.

-          Julianna Mack led the defense with 26 digs.

QUOTE

Harding head coach Meredith Fear: "It is always a tough thing to get a win in Ouachita's gym. We came out strong in the first set, but Ouachita did a great job responding and staying mentally tough. We got the ball rolling again in the fourth and took the momentum all the way through the fifth set. Next up, SAU at home! See you at the Rhodes Thursday night!"

UP NEXT

Harding will be at home Thursday when it hosts Southern Arkansas in GAC action at 6 p.m., at the Rhodes-Reaves Field House.