{"id":420759,"date":"2026-08-30T03:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/420759\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T03:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:20:10","slug":"uta-closes-razorback-invitational-with-straight-set-loss-to-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/420759\/","title":{"rendered":"UTA Closes Razorback Invitational With Straight-Set Loss to Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/kent_state_new.png\" alt=\"Kent State \"\/><\/p>\n<p>                Next Match:<\/p>\n<p> Kent State <\/p>\n<p>9\/4\/2026 | 6 PM CT<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                    Sep. 04 (Fri) \/ 6 PM CT&#13;\n                <\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sidearm-story-template-next-game-opponent-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/kent_state_new.png\" alt=\"Kent State \"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                        \u00a0Kent State &#13;\n                    <\/p>\n<p>                    <a class=\"sidearm-story-template-next-game-details-history\" href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/opponent-history\/kent-state\/268\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">History <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                             &#13;<\/p>\n<p>                    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. \u2014 UT Arlington (2-1, 0-0 UAC) fell to Arkansas (2-0, 0-0 SEC) in straight sets, 25-20, 25-22, 25-17, on Saturday night at Barnhill Arena. The Mavericks recorded 37 kills and 35 assists in the match.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nHOW IT HAPPENED<br \/>\nThe opening set saw a closely contested match between UTA and Arkansas. <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/sophia-krichev\/14838\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14838\" target=\"_blank\">Sophia Krichev<\/a> initiated the scoring with a kill, setting an early tone. <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/camryn-mcminn\/14841\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14841\" target=\"_blank\">Camryn McMinn<\/a> was a key player for the Mavericks, contributing multiple kills, including one that tied the score at 4-4. However, Arkansas responded with strategic plays and took advantage of several attack errors by the Mavericks. Laci Bohannan&#8217;s consistent performance, including a decisive kill, played a significant role in the Razorbacks maintaining their lead. Despite a late service ace from UTA, Arkansas closed the set 25-20, with Bohannan securing the final point.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nArkansas secured the second set 25-22 against UTA in a tightly contested set marked by lead changes and momentum shifts. Bohannan was pivotal for the Razorbacks, contributing multiple kills, including a crucial one from Kiki Remensperger at 21-24. <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/evyn-snook\/14344\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14344\" target=\"_blank\">Evyn Snook<\/a> stood out for the Mavericks with a series of kills, including three consecutive points that brought the score to 11-7. However, Arkansas managed to regain composure and ultimately close the set, with the decisive point coming from a block by Romani Thurman and Layla Smith on a McMinn attack error.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nArkansas started the third set with a strong performance, securing the first three points with kills from Parker Duncan and Bohannan. UT Arlington responded with a run of their own, leveling the score at 3-3 and eventually taking the lead 5-3 following consecutive kills by McMinn. Arkansas regained control with a series of decisive plays, including multiple kills by Bohannan and a service ace by Gaby Cornier, extending their lead to 15-11. Despite efforts from UTA, including a kill by Snook, Arkansas maintained its momentum. The set concluded with an attack error by Krichev, blocked by Aleki Alexander and Bohannan, giving Arkansas a 25-17 victory in the set.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nGame Notes<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/evyn-snook\/14344\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14344\" target=\"_blank\">Evyn Snook<\/a> recorded 11 kills on 29 attempts and added two digs for 11 points.<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/camryn-mcminn\/14841\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14841\" target=\"_blank\">Camryn McMinn<\/a> tallied 12 kills on 35 attempts, along with six digs, for 12 points.<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/sophia-krichev\/14838\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14838\" target=\"_blank\">Sophia Krichev<\/a> finished with six kills on 15 attacks, one solo block, two block assists for eight points.<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/utamavs.com\/sports\/womens-volleyball\/roster\/lucy-tricco\/14943\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"14943\" target=\"_blank\">Lucy Tricco<\/a> recorded12 assists, one service ace and five digs.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nUP NEXT<br \/>\nUTA will face off against Kent State on Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas to kick off the UTA Tournament.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;#BuckEm&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\nFOLLOW THE MAVS<br \/>\nFor the latest news on\u00a0UTA\u00a0Volleyball, log on to\u00a0UTAMavs.com\u00a0or stay connected to the Mavs on social media. 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