FORT SMITH, Ark. – Gabby Jones posted a match-high 13 kills, but it was not enough to lift Southeastern as the Savage Storm fell 3-0 at Arkansas-Fort Smith on Monday night in Fort Smith, Ark.
 
The loss drops the Savage Storm to 9-14 overall on the season heading into a Thursday, Oct. 22 matchup with Oklahoma Baptist at 6 pm in Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium.
 
Jones posted 13 kills and added nine digs in the effort, while Rylee Jackson was next in line with nine kills.
 
Jasmin Dion turned in 24 assists in the effort and just missed a double-double with nine digs.
 
Patience Lewis posted 23 digs on the match while Merrick Hammel was next up with 14.
 
Nykeriah Allen and Sophee Dean each added two blocks while patrolling the net.
 
UAFS jumped to a 4-1 lead early and left Southeastern playing catchup throughout the first set as the Lions took the opening set 25-16.
 
The second set featured 10 ties, with the last coming at 19-19, however UAFS would take six of the final eight points to swipe the set 25-21 and leave the Storm in a 2-0 hole.
 
Jones turned in five kills and Jackson chipped in four, but SE was unable to mount a rally, falling in the final set 25-15.