Little Rock Falls in Straight Sets to Illinois State

TULSA, Okla. – Amna Osmankovic led Little Rock with six kills and a .385 hitting percentage but the Trojans struggled in a 3-0 loss to Illinois State in the first match of the ORU Invitational Friday in Tulsa.
 
Illinois State 3, Little Rock 0 | 25-13, 25-17, 25-13 | Box Score | PDF | Photo Gallery
 
Behind the Box Score

• Nedima Kamberovic led the Trojans with four kills in the opening set and hit .667.
• Amna Osmankovic put down three kills in the second set to lead the Trojans.
• Two of Little Rock's three service aces in the match occurred in the second set.
• Amna Osmankovic and Laura Jansen each led the Trojans with two kills in the final set.
• Little Rock recorded five blocks to Illinois State's four total blocks.  
• The Trojans registered two blocks in both the second and third sets.
• Illinois State was led by the 13 kills from both Kaylee Martin and Sarah Kushner.

 
Leaders by the Numbers

• Amna Osmankovic: 6 kills
• Janae Thurston: 2 service aces
• Alyssa Nayar: 10 assists
• Diana Giordani: 8 digs
• Madison Nichols: 5 blocks

 
Notables

• Madison Nichols' five block assists are the most she's had in her four collegiate matches.
• Janae Thurston had not recorded a service ace in her young career.
• Maile Levy made her first collegiate appearance.
• Illinois State now leads the all-time series between the two schools, 1-0.
• This marks the second consecutive match Anna Hurlburt has recorded multiple block assists.
• This also marks the second consecutive match Nathalia Vigineski has recorded a service ace.

 
Up Next
Little Rock will face Air Force later on Friday. First serve is set for 5 p.m.
 
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