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Harding University Athletics

2024 Volleyball vs. Southern Ark.
0
Southern Ark. SA 9-4,3-2 GAC
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Winner Harding Hard 11-5,4-0 GAC
Southern Ark. SA
9-4,3-2 GAC
0
Final
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Harding Hard
11-5,4-0 GAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Southern Ark. SA 23 26 17 (0)
Harding Hard 25 28 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Lady Bisons Sweep Muleriders, Extend Winning Streak to Six

SEARCY, Ark. — Harding extended its winning streak to six matches and maintained its grip on first place in the Great American Conference with a 3-0 sweep (25-23, 28-26, 25-17) over Southern Arkansas on Thursday night.

The Lady Bisons (11-5, 4-0 GAC) also stretched their dominance over the Muleriders to 17 consecutive victories dating back to 2015.

Skyler McKinnon paced Harding with 18 kills, while Ashley Lamkin added 11 kills and four blocks. Delaney Garner chipped in with 11 kills and a block.

As a team, Harding hit .248 with 55 kills and committed just 20 errors. The Lady Bisons also held a 60-52 advantage in digs.

Southern Arkansas (9-4, 3-2 GAC) was led by Landry Rogers' 10 kills.

Set 1 Recap
Harding took the opening set 25-23 against Southern Arkansas, overcoming an early 8-2 deficit. The Lady Bisons rallied behind Ashley Lamkin's six kills and Olivia Wiedower's 13 assists. Southern Arkansas was led by Landry Rogers' five kills and Jada Hudson's four kills. Macie Shaver contributed 10 assists for the Muleriders. The set saw 13 ties and three lead changes. Harding pulled away with a 5-2 run to close out the set, capped by Maegan Lacy's kill.

Set 2 Recap
Harding rallied from a 22-20 deficit to take the second set 28-26 against Southern Arkansas. The Lady Bisons were led by Skyler McKinnon's seven kills and Delaney Garner's five kills. Olivia Wiedower contributed 14 assists. Southern Arkansas was paced by Landry Rogers' six kills and Jada Hudson's four kills. Ava Tanner had 10 assists for the Muleriders. The set featured 14 ties and six lead changes. Harding closed out the set with a 6-4 run, capped by Delaney Garner's kill.

Set 3 Recap
Harding cruised to a 25-17 victory in the third set, sealing the match against Southern Arkansas. The Lady Bisons were led by Skyler McKinnon's seven kills and Delaney Garner's six kills. Olivia Wiedower contributed 15 assists. Southern Arkansas was paced by Landry Rogers' five kills and Carlin Whaley's four kills. Ava Tanner had nine assists for the Muleriders. Harding dominated the set, leading by as many as eight points. The Lady Bisons hit .317, while Southern Arkansas struggled at .098.

Harding's next match is the first of three straight on the road. The Lady Bisons take on Arkansas-Monticello on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.
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