JONESBORO, Ark. – Carol Barbosa collected her 500th career kill but Little Rock dropped a 3-0 decision to Arkansas State (14-10, 5-7) on Tuesday evening. The senior now has 505 kills in her career with over half of those (254) made on the season.
FINAL | Arkansas State 3, Little Rock 0 | 11-25, 18-25, -25 | Box Score | PDF
Little Rock (6-18, 4-8 Sun Belt) was unable to keep their winning streak alive as the Red Wolves ended their three-straight losing streak with a home victory. Arkansas State was led by Macy Putt's 11 kills and Kendahl Davenport's five blocks.
Behind the Box Score
- Diana Giordani led all players with 12 digs throughout the evening.
- The second set saw eight ties before challenged calls went in Arkansas State's favor
- Little Rock picked up two aces in the first set, one from Carol Barbosa and one from Alyssa Nayar. Nathalia Vigineski joined them with one in the second.
- Carol Barbosa and Madison Nichols each earned a solo block on the night.
- The Trojans made more attacks than the Red Wolves, 104 to 100, but only came away with 21 kills to their 39.
- Little Rock was out-blocked, 11-4.
- Arkansas State ended the both the second and third set with an 8-0 run.
Leaders by the Numbers
Kills: 6,
Carol Barbosa and
Janae Thurston
Assists: 12,
Alyssa Nayar
Service Aces: 1, three players
Digs: 12,
Diana Giordani
Blocks: 3,
Madison Nichols
Notables
- Diana Giordani recorded her ninth-straight match with digs in the double-digits
- Maile Levy made her third kill of her career in the third set
- This marks the lowest hitting percentage for Little Rock all season
- Arkansas State continues to lead the series 43-20, with this being their third-straight against the Trojans
Up Next
The Trojans will spend the upcoming weekend on the road, as Little Rock heads to Texas State on Friday for a 6:30 p.m. match before traveling to UT Arlington for a Sunday game with a noon first serve.
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