Trojans Fall to Red Wolves in 3-1 Decision

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Laura Jansen and Alyssa Nayar posted double-doubles and the Trojans played in another close set but Little Rock fell, 3-1, Friday night at home to Arkansas State.
 
Jansen led all players with 19 kills and added 11 digs while Nayar set up 21 assists and 11 digs in the effort for Little Rock (1-12, 1-11 Sun Belt). And the Trojans found themselves in a set decided by two points for the 18^th time this season.
 
However, unforced errors prevented any form of home victory as Arkansas State (7-5, 7-5) claimed the win. Little Rock led in attack errors (29-22), reception errors (6-2) and ball handling errors (6-2) in the match.
 
Leigh Maher led all players with 24 digs while Zanobia Willis led the Trojans with seven blocks. Set scores were 25-20, 25-15, 23-25 and 25-17. The Red Wolves were led by Madison Brown's 17 points while Tatum Ticknor added 20 digs.
 
Behind the Box Score

• The opening set featured 14 ties and seven lead changes.
• A-State's Madison Brown put down seven of her 17 kills in the first set.
• Little Rock out-blocked Arkansas State in the opening frame, 3-2.
• Laura Jansen led the Trojans with four kills and five digs in the second set.
• The Trojans had 13 digs in the second frame, compared to A-State's six.
• Little Rock out-hit A-State in the third set, .286 to .128.
• Jansen posted six kills in the third frame.
• Both of Little Rock's service aces came in the fourth set.
• Leigh Maher registered seven digs in the final frame.

 
Leaders by the Numbers
Kills: 19, Laura Jansen
Assists: 21, Alyssa Nayar
Service Aces: 1, Noelle Carey, Alyssa Nayar
Digs: 24, Leigh Maher
Blocks: 7, Zanobia Willis
 
Notables

• Laura Jansen posted her eighth double-double of the season and 12^th of her career with 19 kills and 11 digs.
• Alyssa Nayar recorded her third double-double of the season and fifth of her career with 21 assists and 11 digs.
• This marked the fourth consecutive home match Little Rock has recorded double-digit blocks.
• Set three marked the 18^th time this season Little Rock has had a set decided by two points. The Trojans are 5-13 in those situations.
• Arkansas State now leads the overall series, 45-21, and has claimed six straight wins in Little Rock.

 
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