The UIS volleyball team fell to Harding on Saturday to close out their weekend at the PSU Regional Challenge hosted by Pittsburg State. UIS finishes non-conference play at 8-3 and is preparing for GLVC action at home next weekend.

Match Recap

• Set 1: UIS started strong, taking an early 15-6 lead and securing a 25-19 set win. Makenna Cox led with eight kills
• Set 2: The Prairie Stars started the next set with the lead but Harding stayed close behind. UIS managed to secure a narrow 27-25 win, extending their lead to 2-0 in the match. Eirini Glynou added eight kills in the set
• Set 3: Set three was a clash that finished 33-31 in Harding's favor as Harding's Skyler McKinnon and Maegan Lacy produced crucial points
• Set 4: The fourth set started evenly, but Harding took control, winning 25-19
• Set 5: Harding secured the match with a strong 15-8 victory, taking advantage of their offensive rhythm while UIS fought hard to respond
• Makenna Cox led UIS with 14 kills and 14 digs, while Eirini Glynou added 12 kills. Erica Sledge recorded 36 assists and three service aces.

Stats at a Glance:

• Kills: UIS 62, Harding 73
• Hitting Percentage: UIS .138, Harding .196
• Assists: UIS 61, Harding 70
• Service Aces: UIS 5, Harding 7
• Digs: UIS 105, Harding 105
• Blocks: UIS 11, Harding 17

Up Next
The Prairie Stars will host Missouri S&T at TRAC on Friday night for their home opener, followed by a match against Maryville on Saturday for Homecoming.