HORNETS SLIP PAST TIGERS IN GAC/MIAA CHALLENGE OPENER

SHAWNEE, Oklahoma — The Ouachita volleyball team fell to Emporia State 3-0 on Thursday in the squad's first match of the GAC/MIAA Crossover Challenge. Final set scores were 25-19, 25-19, and 25-20. The Hornets controlled much of the first set and separated from the Tigers late, winning eight of the final 10 rallies. Ouachita controlled the early parts of the second and third sets, leading by four early in the second and seven midway through the third. ESU rallied back twice to finish the match with a sweep. Leah Gardner led the Tigers offensively with seven kills and a .429...