Trojans Fall in Series Finale at No. 15 Texas State

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Nicole Medlin put down kills in the double figures for the second straight match but serving miscues and allowing late rallies prevented Little Rock from an upset bid in a 3-0 decision at No. 15 Texas State Saturday afternoon.
 
Set scores were 25-18, 25-21 and 25-18 with all three frames featuring back-and-forth action in a match that witnessed 26 ties and 12 lead changes between Little Rock and the 15^th-ranked Bobcats (14-1, 9-0).
 
Medlin's 10 kills came after she recorded a career-high 13 kills last night and marks the first time in her young career she has reached double-digits in back-to-back matches. Leigh Maher led all players with 24 digs.
 
But six service errors by the Trojans (1-11, 1-10 Sun Belt), along with allowing eight Texas State aces, limited Little Rock's chances for a win.
 
No. 15 Texas State was led by Janell Fitzgerald's 15 kills and Lauren Teske's three service aces.
 
Behind the Box Score

• Nedima Kamberovic and Laura Jansen led Little Rock with three kills each in the opening set.
• Texas State used a 9-1 run early on in the opening frame to keep the set out of reach.
• Little Rock hit a match-high .294 in the second set.
• The second set saw 16 ties and six lead changes.
• Medlin led the way in the second frame with four kills.
• Texas State served up four aces in the final set compared to Little Rock's two.

 
Leaders by the Numbers
Kills: 10, Nicole Medlin
Assists: 13, Alyssa Nayar, Nathalia Vigineski
Service Aces: 1, Nejra Hanic, Laura Jansen, Nicole Medlin, Alyssa Nayar
Digs: 24, Leigh Maher
Blocks: 2, Laura Jansen, Nicole Medlin
 
Notables

• This marked the first time in her young career that freshman Nicole Medlin has registered double-digit kills in back-to-back matches.
• This marked the 17^th time Little Rock has faced a ranked opponent.
• This weekend's matches marked the first time since 1996 that the Trojans have played three or more matches in the same season against a ranked opponent.
• Texas State now leads the all-time series, 14-5.

 
Up Next
Little Rock returns home to host Arkansas State in the final regular season home matches for the Trojans. The two rivals will play on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. with Senior Day ceremonies preceding Saturday's first serve.
 
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