Army West Point pushed unbeaten American to the final points of all three sets but fell 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 in a Patriot League road match. Hannah Hankerson and Marlee Lightsey led Army with 10 kills apiece; Hankerson also recorded career highs in kills, digs and points.

By the Numbers
  • Army: 10-9 overall, 4-6 in the Patriot League.
  • American: 15-4 overall, 10-0 in the Patriot League.
  • The match had 29 ties and 14 lead changes.
  • Hankerson finished with 10 kills, 14 digs and 10.5 points.
Yes, But

Army’s .333 hitting percentage in the second set and strong third-set push kept the match close, but American’s late runs proved decisive in each frame.

What’s Next

Army closes its road trip Saturday against Loyola Maryland in Baltimore, with first serve scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Army beat the Greyhounds 3-1 in their Patriot League opener on Sept. 18.

Bottom Line

Army showed it could compete with the league’s unbeaten leader, but it will need to turn late-set opportunities into points to change the result in its next match.