Game 1: UAPB 3 Fisk 0 

UAPB began its home opener by defeating the Lady Bulldogs 25-20, 25-21, 25-15. 

"I think we were a little anxious for game one," said first-year UAPB head coach Chelsey Lucas. "We just got to slow down and play our game."

Sophomore Kaila Robison and Haley Gomez led UAPB with eight kills apiece, freshman Darynne Bickers added to the contribution with six kills. Senior Micayla Pope added 15 assists. 

Freshman Zyonn Garrit had a game-high with 10 digs for UAPB followed by Gomez, who led the defensive board with two blocks.  

Game 2: UAPB 3 Fisk 0 

In game two the Lady Lions picked up where they left off from game one, defeating the Lady Bulldogs 25-17, 25-22, 25-18.

"To do it in three in both games, we feel really good," said Lucas. "We started with momentum but lost a little focus as the game went on. We've got to come out strong and keep that same energy throughout the game. Overall, I'm happy for the ladies and how we played against a team that refuses to give up." 

Gomez had a team-high 12 kills two digs and two blocks for the Lady Lions. Pope and freshman Elyssa Kennedy had double digits in assists with 13 and 12, respectively. 

UAPB will be back in conference play at home next Thursday against Southern at 6:30 p.m., with live stats available at uapblionsroar.com.

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