Match Information
Score: Arkansas - Ft. Smith 3, Lubbock Christian 2 (28-26, 25-23, 20-25, 25-23)
Records: Lubbock Christian (20-8, 9-2 Heartland), UAFS (18-11, 8-4 Heartland)
Location: Rip Griffin Center – Lubbock, Texas
 
Highlights
Lubbock Christian University had their eight-match home win streak come to an end, as they fell 3-1 in a Heartland Conference tilt against Arkansas – Fort Smith Thursday inside Rip Griffin Center. Ashley Vanfleet had her second consecutive plus-20 kill performance with 21 kills. Bradi Marshall also provided LCU another double-double performance with 49 assists and 16 digs. She also added four blocks and a pair of aces. Anna Demmer led UAFS in their victory with 20 kills and 13 digs to complete one of two Lions double-double, as Taylor Stoops also added 48 assists and 17 digs.  
 
How It Happened
  
Set One:
The opening set witnessed the score tied on nine occasions. There was a five-point advantage with UAFS leading LCU 11-6, which maintained it's track for a 20-15 lead. LCU finally cut into the deficit with a 4-0 run to trail 21-20. UAFS responded with a 3-0 lead and served set-point leading 24-20. Three UAFS errors led to the Lions sitting on set-point for four serves and LCU tied the set at 24-24. The Lions finally put LCU away with a kill by Rachel Williams to start a 2-0 run to win 28-26. Anna Demmer led UAFS with six kills in the set.
 
Set Two:
Tied 8-8 in the second set, LCU's Lauren Zoller claimed a kill to start a 5-0 run, which was a part of an eventual 9-3 run to take a 17-11 lead. UAFS called a timeout and responded with a 6-1 run to take an 18-17 lead. Vanfleet produced a kill to put LCU up 22-19, but the Lions countered with a 5-0 run. They won the set 25-23. Vanfleet had seven kills during the set for LCU. Debra Rogers led UAFS with six kills.
 
Set Three:
LCU fell behind early, trailing 5-2, but responded with a 10-3 run for a 12-8 lead. The teams traded points until UAFS went on a 7-1 run and took a 20-19 lead. Avery Moore had a kill to end the sequence, which in return started a 6-0 LCU run to win the set 25-20. Demmer led all players with six kills in the set, while Lauren Zoller led LCU in the set with four.
 
Set Four:
UAFS jumped ahead 10-6 and later held off an LCU comeback attempt, leading 15-14, with a 4-2 run for a 19-16 lead. LCU repeatedly rallied to get within a point, but was unable to take a lead. They trailed 24-21 and climbed back to cut the deficit to 24-23 before UAFS's Lauren Wood produced a kill to end the match. LCU lost the set despite a 16-12 kill advantage, with eight (half) tallied by Vanfleet..  
 
Inside the Numbers:
 
15-1 – LCU fell for the first time this season when leading the match in kills, as they had a 55-54 edge in the category Thursday.  They are now 15-1 this season when producing more kills in the match.
 
8-3 – The Lady Chaps loss ended their eight-match home win streak and they are now 8-3 this season at home.
 
12 – UAFS ended LCU's two-game win streak in the all-time head-to-head series and is now 12-2 all-time verses LCU.
 
.136 – UAFS won the match with a .136 attack percentage, which is the lowest attack percentage by the opposition in a loss this season.  West Texas A&M defeated LCU 3-1 on Aug. 25 with a .180 attack percentage, marking the only other loss this season when the opposition has hit below .200.
 
15 – Bradi Marshall's double-double (49 assists and 16 digs) was her team-leading 15^th double-double this season. She has double-doubles in nine of LCU's 11 conference matches this season.
 
21 – Coming off a 26-kill performance Tuesday, Ashley Vanfleet produced 21 kills Thursday. The mark is the most in a four-set match since Amy Edwards had 21 against McMurry on Nov. 15, 2013.
 
54 – Vanfleet had 54 attack attempts in the match, posting over 50 for a second consecutive match. Her season high is 65 from Aug. 25 against WTAMU..
 
Up Next:
LCU closes out the regular season Saturday hosting Newman for a Heartland Conference matchup and Senior Day. The match begins at noon inside Rip Griffin Center.