ULM Warhawks

JONESBORO, Ark. – A depleted ULM volleyball team found itself on the short end of a 3-0 loss (15-25, 21-25, 15-25) to Arkansas State Saturday afternoon. The Red Wolves hit nearly .300 as a team for the match with a .485 hitting percentage in the third and final set. Macey Putt had match-best totals with 22 kills and 19 digs for Arkansas State. For the Warhawks, Logan Jeffus posted nine kills and Bailey Roberson and Emily Adams each had 10 digs.
 
"This weekend presented a few new challenges for our team and we had to find a way to compete without a handful of players due to injury and/or illness," said ULM volleyball head coach Charlie Olson. "This is never an easy task when on the road when you are trying to manufacture scoring without key players. I was very proud of how versatile the remainder our team filled into roles this weekend. It clearly wasn't the end result we wanted or had hoped for, but we will hope to rest and recover during the short week before our matches in Atlanta against Georgia State."
 
A five-point scoring run for Arkansas State in the first set broke a tight contest and put the Red Wolves up 10-5 after ties at 3-3, 4-4 and 5-5. The Warhawks put together mini-scoring runs and ULM had three-straight points, but Arkansas State had its offensive efficiency and solidified the lead for a 25-15 win.

In the second set, ULM battled back after Arkansas State build its advantage, and pulled within two points late at 17-15. The Red Wolves rattled off another three-point scoring run and ULM responded with a four-point run of its own to tie the match at 21-all. Arkansas State closed the set with four-straight points for the 25-21 final.
 
The Red Wolves had 18 kills and just two attack errors in the final set for the 25-15 win. The Warhawks, who have battled all season long, had the lead and were tied four times early in the third set. ULM chipped away at the Arkansas State leads, but the Red Wolves held off the challenge and had a four-point scoring run en route to the match win.
 
The regular season for ULM volleyball wraps up Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 at Georgia State.