Lady Bisons Edge Suns in Five Sets

An efficient offensive attack in the decisive set allowed Harding University to escape Tucker Coliseum in Russellville with a 23-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21, 15-7 volleyball victory over Arkansas Tech University on Tuesday night.

The Lady Bisons (21-7 overall, 14-1 Great American Conference) made seven kills against one attack error in 17 total attempts during the fifth set as they clinched the regular season GAC championship.

Allie Anderson notched 19 kills and Hunter Eshnaur had 15 kills for the Golden Suns (17-10, 10-5). Emily Acker made 49 assists and Meredith Darnell finished with 24 digs.

Arkansas Tech will conclude its regular season with a GAC match at Ouachita Baptist University on Thursday, Nov. 1. First serve in Arkadelphia is scheduled for 6 p.m.