DBU (6-2,3-0) at UA Fort Smith (8-3,3-0)
September 24 | 7 pm | Fort Smith, AR | Stubblefield Convocation Center

MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE
Video: UAFS Video   
Live Stats: UAFS Live Stats

THE LEAD
With their best Heartland Conference start since 2012 and coming off of their third consecutive win by way of sweep, the Dallas Baptist Volleyball Team looks to improve their record as they face, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Lady Lions. Both squads currently sit on top of the Heartland Conference standings with 3-0 records, with the winner in control of the conference,  

HIGH PERCENTAGE PATRIOTS
With a hitting percentage of .206, the Lady Patriots sit on top of the Heartland Conference in that statistical category. Sophomore Sidnee Jo Fitzpatrick is fourth overall in the Heartland Conference in individual hitting percentage with .297.   

SEASONAL SWEEPS
Since 2013 this has been the third straight season that DBU has put together three straight 3-0 sweep wins.

NICKS BREAKS FIRST MILESTONE
Freshman Lauren Nicks reached her first Dallas Baptist milestone as she went over 100 digs after registering 12 against Texas A&M International. Nicks now leads DBU with 107 digs for the season.

THE LAST TIME OUT
In their last meeting on October 18, 2014, DBU would fall to UAFS in a 3-0 sweep. Brooke Manley registered eight kills and 21 digs with Kaycie Bird putting up 33 assists. 

SCOUTING THE LADY LIONS
UA Fort Smith had an exceptional 2014, as they won their third consecutive Heartland Conference regular season crown and Heartland Conference Tournament. Last season the Lady Lions would also win its first NCAA Division II South Central Region Tournament title, before falling in the NCAA Division II Final Four, losing to eventual national champion, the University of Tampa. UAFS lost its top three hitters, but return outside hitter Payton Hamilton and right side hitter Abigail Phillips.     

SERIES HISTORY
In their 12 meetings since 2009, the Lady Patriots are 2-10 against the Lady Lions.