Fort Smith, Ark. - Oklahoma Christian (9-5, 2-1 LSC) traveled to Arkansas-Fort Smith (8-6, 2-1 LSC) for a mid-week Conference match and is coming back with a road win.

The Eagles fell in the first set, 25-22, in a set in which neither team led by more than three points. In the second set, OC went on a 9-0 run to win it, 25-20, and tie the match at 1 set each. But the third set was all Lions to take a 2-1 match lead.

The 2-1 match lead was erased in the fourth set. The Eagles' middle-hitters had 8 kills in the set to set the tone and tie the match. The momentum from the fourth set carried over to the fifth, and the Eagles took a 6-1 lead early and never looked back, winning the set 15-8.

Sophie Mae Smith had a double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs in the match. Olivia Hessman led in assists with 21. Brylie Berryman was often noted on the broadcast and led the Eagles with 26 digs. And Kelsie Schiefelbein led in points with 13. She had 9 kills, 4 blocks, and 2 aces.

"Impressive win versus a strong UAFS team at their place." coach Skoch said after the match. "We started the match poorly, but we were able to rebound. I am happy for the players."

Oklahoma Christian will return to the Nest for the first time in 20 days on Friday when they take on East Central at 6 p.m. in a non-conference matchup. And on Saturday, they will be back in the Nest for a Lone Star Conference matchup at 1 p.m. against Western New Mexico.