Lady Bison Falter in Russellville

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RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas– Oklahoma Baptist fell in straight sets, 3-0 (16-25, 21-25, 28-30), against Arkansas Tech on the road in Russellville in the first leg of their weekend trip to Arkansas.
 
Oklahoma Baptist nearly staved off the sweep, going to extra points in the third set. The Lady Bison, after Malia Leatherland scored off a Delayna Mills assist, made ATU face two set points before the Golden Suns scored three straight points to hold a 25-24 advantage. Oklahoma Baptist would claim two more leads in back-and-forth action, but ultimately fell facing match point at 29-28.
 
Mikayla Watson led the way with 15 kills, while Leatherland also touched double figures with 10 kills. Hayden Blair had a team-high 31 assists.
 
Blair and Kelsi Chavez tied for the team lead with 15 digs apiece. Watson and Leatherland both finished with double-doubles after securing 11 and 10 digs, respectively.
 
Oklahoma Baptist (13-13, 6-4 GAC) return to action tomorrow afternoon for a 2 p.m. meeting with Harding in Searcy, Arkansas.