The UIS volleyball team fell to Harding on Saturday to close out their weekend at the PSU Regional Challenge hosted by Pittsburg State. UIS finishes non-conference play at 8-3 and is preparing for GLVC action at home next weekend.
Match Recap- Set 1: UIS started strong, taking an early 15-6 lead and securing a 25-19 set win. Makenna Cox led with eight kills
- Set 2: The Prairie Stars started the next set with the lead but Harding stayed close behind. UIS managed to secure a narrow 27-25 win, extending their lead to 2-0 in the match. Eirini Glynou added eight kills in the set
- Set 3: Set three was a clash that finished 33-31 in Harding's favor as Harding's Skyler McKinnon and Maegan Lacy produced crucial points
- Set 4: The fourth set started evenly, but Harding took control, winning 25-19
- Set 5: Harding secured the match with a strong 15-8 victory, taking advantage of their offensive rhythm while UIS fought hard to respond
- Makenna Cox led UIS with 14 kills and 14 digs, while Eirini Glynou added 12 kills. Erica Sledge recorded 36 assists and three service aces.
Stats at a Glance:
- Kills: UIS 62, Harding 73
- Hitting Percentage: UIS .138, Harding .196
- Assists: UIS 61, Harding 70
- Service Aces: UIS 5, Harding 7
- Digs: UIS 105, Harding 105
- Blocks: UIS 11, Harding 17
The Prairie Stars will host Missouri S&T at TRAC on Friday night for their home opener, followed by a match against Maryville on Saturday for Homecoming.