RUSSELVILLE, Ark. – Southeastern closed the gap in each set, but suffered from costly errors in a 3-0 loss at Arkansas Tech on Friday night in Russellville, Ark.
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The Savage Storm slip to 8-10 overall on the year and 1-5 in Great American Conference play heading into a Saturday afternoon matchup with Harding at 2 p.m. in Searcy, Ark.
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Karine Cavalcante and Abby Jameson each turned in nine kills to lead SE offensively while Alissa Benson was next in line with four kills.
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Benson also dished out 24 assists in addition to her four kills and added eight digs as well with a pair of blocks.
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Caitlin Cosby and Jameson each picked up 13 digs to lead the back row defense, while Julia Benford collected four blocks at the net.
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ATU used runs in the first set to pull away and hand the Storm a 25-16 loss in the opener.
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SE closed the difference in the second set in a 25-19 loss, while the Storm would lead as late as 19-17 in the third set before the Golden Suns reeled off an 8-1 run to end the match with a 25-20 win in the third set.
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