FORT SMITH, Ark. – Eastern New Mexico Volleyball were beaten on Saturday afternoon, 3-0, against UAFS at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center. The Greyhounds slip to 8-7 overall with a 0-2 conference standing. The Lions improved to 10-3 on the season, while remaining undefeated in conference play (2-0).
 
The Lions finished the match in straight sets over the Greyhounds (25-22, 26-24, and 25-16). The first and second sets were back and forth between the two programs. During the first set, UAFS built a lead as large as six, but the Greyhounds brought the score to 23-22 UAFS after five straight points. The home team gathered two consecutive points to win the opening frame.
 
UAFS built an eight-point lead to begin the second set, but ENMU went on a 9-1 streak to tie the set at 13-13. ENMU fought to take a 23-22 advantage late in the set, gaining its first lead of the set. The home team responded with a 4-1 stretch, taking the second stanza 26-24. In the final set, UAFS built a nine-point lead late in the set and held off the Greyhounds, 25-16.

NOTABLE STATS

• On offense, Mikaela Garvin led all competitors with 14 kills, with Kali Nelson adding six kills for ENMU.
• Kayla Ison led the way with 17 assists, while Gracelyn Stubbs contributed 11 assists.
• Paving the way on defense, Getsemani Carrasco racked up 15 digs with Rylee Mapes and Stubbs picking up 10 digs.
• Stubbs made their mark at the net with seven total blocks (two solos, five assists), with Garvin grabbing four block assists.
• The Lions led the match for kills (37-33), assists (34-32), and digs (64-55). The Greyhounds and Lions each had eight blocks in the match.

FROM THE SOURCE

"It's still a work in progress," said Head Volleyball Coach Sia Poyer "We played great defense again, but offensively we're still working on some things,".

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• The Greyhounds traveled to play the Lions for the first time in Fort Smith, playing at the Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center for the first time.
• Stubbs completed their 9^th double-double of the season with 11 assists and 10 digs.
• This marks the last time ENMU will play UAFS as a conference opponent, with the Lions transitioning to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) next season.
• ENMU returns home to Portales for their next matches, facing UT Tyler and DBU. The home weekend starts on Friday, Sept. 29, when the Greyhounds face UT Tyler with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m.