No. 12 Texas A&M volleyball drops second straight SEC road match
No. 12 Texas A&M suffered its second consecutive loss as Arkansas earned a four-set victory Sunday afternoon.
In the final SEC road trip, No. 12 Texas A&M volleyball suffered a four-set defeat to Arkansas on Sunday at Barnhill Arena. The Aggies lost the first two sets before attempting a comeback, falling 20-25, 17-25, 25-20, and 22-25. Texas A&M's overall record stands at 10-7, with a 3-2 conference mark, while Arkansas advanced to 9-7, achieving their first SEC win in five attempts.
Arkansas took command early, leading 12-8 in the opening set and holding on for the remainder. Arkansas capitalized on their momentum in the second set, outscoring A&M 17-0. The Aggies responded in the third set, with Kyndal Stowers delivering consecutive aces to even the score at 16. Brooke Lacewell added another service run, putting Texas A&M ahead.
Stowers sealed the set with a key kill, prompting a fourth set. Despite taking an early lead in the fourth, Arkansas ultimately secured the victory. Stowers had a remarkable game, recording 20 kills, 12 digs, and two aces, along with a .351 hitting percentage. Gabi Rodriguez achieved a career-high 21 digs, while Margot Manning posted a season-high 19 assists and two aces.
The loss marked Texas A&M's second consecutive defeat in SEC play, following a string of three victories at the start of the conference season. The Aggies will return to Reed Arena for a home match against Florida on Friday at 6 p.m. CT.
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