MARTIN, Tenn. – Carol Barbosa put down 14 kills and
Diana Giordani registered double-digit digs for the sixth consecutive match but Little Rock couldn't extend the team's momentum in a 3-1 loss to Mercer in the opening match of the Skyhawk Invitational Friday morning.
Barbosa hit .393 to lead the way for Little Rock (2-8) in a match that featured 20 tie scores and 10 lead changes. Mercer (6-5) was led by the 17 kills and .429 hitting percentage of Roberta Todd while Jaida Howell hit .632 with 13 kills for the Bears.
FINAL: Mercer 3, Little Rock 1 | 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-19 | Box Score | PDF
Behind the Box Score
- The first set witnessed six ties and two lead changes overall.
- Janae Thurston recorded five of her 12 digs in the first set, leading all players in the frame.
- Carol Barbosa was dominant in the second set, hitting .750 with six kills in eight attempts.
- Mercer registered four aces to Little Rock's none in the second set.
- The third set was the closest with eight ties and five lead changes.
- Mercer would out-hit Little Rock in the third frame, .176 to -.054.
- Annelise Samson was the leading hitter for Little Rock in the fourth set, hitting .429 (4-1-7).
Leaders
Notables
- Diana Giordani recorded double-digit digs for the sixth consecutive match.
- Giordani also served up three aces, matching a career-high mark.
- Carol Barbosa hit a team-leading .393 (14-3-28) in the match, marking her fourth straight match hitting above .350.
- Annelise Samson registered a career-high five total blocks.
- Janae Thurston recorded a career-high 12 digs. It marked her first career match with double-digit digs.
Up Next
Little Rock will now face Evansville at 4:30 p.m. in the Skyhawk Invitational.
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