FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Volleyball hit a season-high .356 in a 25-16, 25-14, 25-14 sweep of Arkansas Tech Tuesday at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center on Pink Out night.
The Golden Suns’ defense was no match for outside hitter Nyia Anderson, who registered 14 kills on a .667 attack percentage without committing an error. Fellow outside hitter Caelyn Gunn joined Anderson in double-digit kills with 11.
Arkansas Tech led 9-7 in the first set before the Lions flipped the switch with a 6-0 run. Up 18-15, the Lions went on another 6-0 run with three kills by Gunn to break the set open. UAFS hit .375 in the set.
UAFS methodically took down Tech in set two, letting the Golden Suns only score consecutive points twice while posting a pair of 4-0 runs and a 3-0 run.
The Lions put set three out of reach with a 6-0 run that extended to 10-1 to break open a 6-4 lead. Gunn had a pair of aces while Anderson had three kills during the spurt. UAFS concluded the match by hitting .469 in the final set.
UAFS was strong defensively, as well, as the Golden Suns’ .072 attack percentage is the second lowest by an opponent this season. The Golden Suns hit -.026 in set two.
Libero Paola Fragalle led the defensive effort with 13 digs, while defensive specialist Taylor Lintz had 11 and Gunn 10.
Setter Chloe Price passed out 37 assists in the match.
UAFS will enjoy an off weekend before returning to Lone Star Conference action at No. 5 West Texas A&M October 20.
