MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team closes out Great American Conference action this week with two matchups against Henderson State University and Southern Arkansas University. The Weevils will open the week on the road Tuesday, November 3, traveling to Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to take on the Reddies of Henderson State at 6:30 p.m. inside the Duke Wells Center. UAM will then return to Steelman Fieldhouse on Thursday, November 5, to host the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas at 6:00 p.m. for Senior Night, where the Weevils will recognize their four seniors for their dedication and contributions to the program.
All-TIME SERIES
Henderson State University – This will be the 43rd meeting between the Weevils and the Reddies. Henderson holds a 28-14 advantage over UAM in the all-time series. The last meeting between the two teams came on September 22, 2026, in Monticello, resulting in a 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 23-25, 20-25) loss for UAM. The Blossoms’ last win over the Reddies came on September 15, 2022, In Arkadelphia, when UAM earned a 3-0 victory. At home, the Weevils trail 7-15, while they hold a 7-13 record on the road and a 13-28 overall conference record against Henderson State.
Southern Arkansas University – This will be the 44th meeting between the Weevils and the Muleriders. Southern Arkansas holds a 19-24 advantage over UAM in the all-time series. The last meeting between the two teams took place on September 24, 2026, in Magnolia, resulting in a 3-0 (21-25, 21-25, 22-25) loss for UAM. The last win for the ladies in green and white came on November 2, 2021, in Magnolia, when the Weevils earned a 3-2 victory. At home, the Weevils lead 11-10, while they hold a 8-14 record on the road and a 19-24 overall conference record against Southern Arkasnas.
LAST MEETING
Henderson State University – Arkansas-Monticello took control early, building a 12-7 advantage before Henderson State cut the lead to one. The Weevils answered and closed the set on an 8-3 stretch to take the opener, 25-18. The teams traded points throughout the opening half of the second set, with UAM holding a 13-12 advantage. Henderson State responded with a 5-0 run to take control and held off the Weevils for a 25-20 victory. Henderson State jumped ahead 11-3 before UAM answered with six straight points and eventually pulled even at 12-12. The Reddies rebuilt their advantage, but the Weevils made another late push to cut the score to 24-23 before HSU claimed the final point. The fourth set remained even through an 8-8 tie before Henderson State pulled ahead. UAM battled back late with three straight points to cut the deficit to 23-20, but the Reddies closed out the match, 25-20.
Southern Arkansas University – Arkansas-Monticello came out strong in the opening set, jumping to an early 3-0 lead behind two service aces from Ella Cline and a kill from Sophia Grubbs. The Weevils continued to build momentum with kills from Isabella Garcia, Grubbs, and Jalen Scroggins, extending their advantage to 13-10 before Southern Arkansas battled back to even the score. UAM fought to a 21-21 tie late in the frame, but the Muleriders claimed the final four points to take the set, 25-21. The Weevils carried their energy into the second set, opening with a 6-2 advantage behind strong offensive efforts from Grubbs and another ace from Cline. Garcia added a kill and service ace to push UAM ahead, 14-11, while Evalyn Dang contributed key kills to keep the Weevils in front. Despite holding a 19-18 lead late in the set, Arkansas-Monticello was unable to hold off an SAU rally, falling 25-21. UAM continued to battle in the third set, taking another early 6-2 lead with kills from Grubbs, Scroggins, and Garcia. The Weevils extended their advantage to 17-14 behind a combined block from Ja’Miah Thomas and Garcia before the Muleriders rallied to take a 19-18 lead. Grubbs helped UAM regain the advantage at 21-20, and a Southern Arkansas service error tied the frame at 22-22. However, SAU closed out the final three points to secure the set, 25-22, and the match, 3-0.
WEEVILS BY THE NUMBERS
– Ella Cline ranks fifth in the conference in Service Aces, averaging 0.37 aces per set (32) in 86 sets played.
– Sophia Grubbs ranks ninth in the conference in Kills, averaging 3.12 kills per set (281) in 90 sets played.
WEEVILS SEASON LEADERS
The Weevils are led on the court by; kills, Sophia Grubbs (281), aces, Ella Cline (32), digs, Isabella Garcia (308), blocks, Kylie Miller (47), and assists, Ella Cline (380).
LAST TIME OUT THIS SEASON
The Weevils fell Saturday, October 31st, in Russellville to Arkansas Tech University 3-0 (18-25, 22-25, 14-25).
MATCH RECAPS
After the conclusion of each game, Weevils Volleyball will have a release posted to uamsports.com, which will give a recap of the match. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.
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