MO State HS Sports

Volley Drops to Arkansas

Estella ans Trista

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri volleyball fought to the last point against border rival Arkansas in a three-set dual, but a strong first set by Arkansas propelled them to the 3-0 win (25-14, 25-22, 25-16). 

Mizzou (8-16 (1-13 SEC) was once again led by sophomore Kaylee Cox producing nine nine. Freshman Riley Buckley added five and Anna Dixon contributed four to help the Tigers’ offensive charge.

Arkansas (16-8 (7-7 SEC) spread the Razorbacks’ offensive efforts across three players. Taylor Head led the team with 10, while Jillian Gillen  put away nine. Maggie Cartwright respectfully produced seven terminations for the Razorbacks.

TOP TIGERS

  • Kaylee Cox: 9 kills, 10 digs

  • Leandra Mangual-Duran:  2 assists, 1 ace, 8 digs

  • Riley Buckley : 5 kills, 12 assists 

UP NEXT

Mizzou wraps up the remainder of its home schedule against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunda, Nov. 20.ainst Arkansas on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Admission for the Saturday is Free. 

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This article is provided by University of Missouri Athletics