Main Story: Arkansas rallied from a two-set deficit to force a fifth set against Mississippi State, but the Bulldogs closed out a 3-2 win. Freshman Paisley Pavliska and senior Lakin Laurendine led the Razorbacks with 14 kills apiece.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Mississippi State 3, Arkansas 2 (16-25, 14-25, 25-22, 25-14, 7-15).
  • Pavliska recorded 14 kills and 9 digs; Laurendine also had 14 kills and hit .364.
  • Kiki Remensperger posted 41 assists and 16 digs, her eighth double-double of the season.
  • Arkansas is 10-10 overall and 2-7 in conference play.
Yes, But

Arkansas’ late lineup changes sparked a strong response: the Razorbacks won the third and fourth sets after trailing 2-0. But they couldn’t sustain that momentum in the deciding set, falling 15-7.

What’s Next

Arkansas returns home to face Oklahoma on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. CT. The match will air on SEC Network.

Bottom Line

The comeback showed Arkansas’ depth and resilience, but the five-set loss leaves little room for error as the Razorbacks look to improve their conference record.