Match Summary: Lindenwood vs. Little Rock
The Lindenwood women’s volleyball team concluded their regular season positively with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Little Rock, held at Hyland Arena. This win halted a five-match losing streak and boosted their home performance to a record of 5-4 for the season.
Set Breakdown
In the opening set, Lindenwood established an early lead, jumping to a 9-4 advantage thanks to a 5-0 scoring run. They ultimately secured the set 25-21, boasting an impressive hitting percentage of .424.
Little Rock countered in the second set, building a significant 7-point lead. Despite a spirited comeback from Lindenwood, who closed the gap to just one point, Little Rock maintained their edge, winning the set 25-19. The third set mirrored the intensity, with the teams tied at 20 before Little Rock surged ahead to claim a 2-1 match lead.
Facing elimination, Lindenwood responded strongly in the fourth set, dominating with a 25-15 victory. Autumn Bax led the charge, contributing six kills with an impressive .556 hitting percentage.
The decisive fifth set saw Lindenwood close out the match on a 6-3 scoring run, winning 15-12. Emma Johnson was pivotal in this set, delivering five kills with an outstanding .833 hitting percentage.
Player Highlights
- Autumn Bax: 18 kills, .311 hitting percentage
- Ashley Geluck: 16 kills, .333 hitting percentage, 2 service aces, 2 blocks
- Kylee Richey: 9 kills, 6 blocks (career-high)
- Emma Johnson: 9 kills
- Amelia Thro: 52 assists, 4 blocks (career-high)
- Dana Grib: 20 digs, averaging 4.0 digs per set
The team demonstrated their defensive strength with a total of 12 blocks. The standout performance came from Kylee Richey, while Amelia Thro also reached a career milestone with four blocks. On the service front, the Lions achieved a season-high 12 service aces, with both Grib and Alayna Rudebeck each contributing four.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Lindenwood shifts focus to the OVC Tournament, where they will compete as the No. 8 seed. They are set to face the top-seeded Eastern Illinois University on Sunday, November 23rd at 4:00 p.m. in Charleston, Illinois.
