GRAMBLING, LA. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team returned to non-conference action Tuesday afternoon, traveling to Grambling, Louisiana, to take on Grambling State University inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The Weevils battled the Tigers through three sets before falling, 3-0 (20-25, 13-25, 14-25).
FIRST SET (25-20 GSU, GSU leads 1-0)
The Boll Weevils opened the first set with a strong offensive start, jumping out to an early 4-2 lead behind kills from Sophia Grubbs, Isabella Garcia, and Summer Stephens. Arkansas-Monticello continued to apply pressure as Jalen Scroggins and Grubbs delivered back-to-back kills, extending the Weevils’ advantage to 10-6. Garcia and Scroggins kept the offense rolling, helping UAM maintain a 14-10 lead. After Grambling State battled back, Garcia and Grubbs added key kills to keep the Weevils within reach, tying the set at 17-17. Despite a strong offensive effort from Arkansas-Monticello, the Tigers pulled away late to take the opening set, 25-20.
SECOND SET (25-13 GSU, GSU leads 2-0)
Arkansas-Monticello continued to battle in the second set, with Sophia Grubbs and Isabella Garcia delivering early kills to keep the Weevils within reach. Evalyn Dang added a kill to help UAM stay competitive, while Jalen Scroggins and Shayla Lacamiento teamed up for a block to tie the set at 6-6. Scroggins followed with another kill, and Grubbs added an offensive point as the Weevils looked to build momentum. Garcia continued to contribute offensively with another kill, while Ella Cline and Grubbs added points late in the set. Despite the Weevils’ efforts, Grambling State pulled ahead to take the second set, 25-13.
THIRD SET (25-14 GSU, GSU wins 3-1)
UAM started the third set with an early kill, jumping ahead 3-1 following kills from Sophia Grubbs and Kylie Miller. Isabella Garcia kept the offense moving with another kill, giving the Weevils a 4-3 advantage. UAM remained competitive in the opening points, evening the score at 6-6 before Grambling State began to build a lead. Grubbs helped shift the momentum with a kill and a service ace, while Kylie Miller and Ella Cline combined for a block to bring the score to 15-11. Garcia added another kill, followed by offensive contributions from Cline down the stretch. The Weevils continued to fight for points, but Grambling State closed out the set, 25-14, to claim the match in three sets.
UAM STAT LEADERS
Kills: Sophia Grubbs (10)
Assists: Ella Cline (13)
Digs: Allyson Rosa (11)
Blocks: Jalen Scroggins (1), Ella Cline (1), Shayla Lacamiento (1)
Aces: Sophia Grubbs (1)
UP NEXT
The Weevils continue GAC play as they travel to in state foe, Harding University on Thursday, Oct. 22. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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