FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff volleyball team rallied to win the second set in four-set loss at Arkansas (13-25, 25-21, 13-25, 19-25) in the first-ever meeting between the schools.

"We fought hard but came up short in the execution phase of our game," said first-year UAPB head coach Chelsey Lucas. "That said, I am really proud of how well this team is fighting to each point.  Our ball control is going to put us in every match we play this year, and I am excited to see how our offense will improve."

Freshman Zyaire Garrit and Reagin Williams led UAPB with seven kills apiece, followed by freshman Zyonne Smith with five kills.  Senior Micayala Pope contributed 12 assists, along with sophomore Kaila Robinson adding nine digs. 

On the defensive side, Garrit led the Lady Lions with seven block assists, followed by sophomore Haley Gomez with six. 

The Lady Lions will return to action Friday in the Arkansas State Invitational, facing Rice at 10 a.m. and Stephen F. Austin at 4 p.m.