Arkansas Tech, the No. 5 seed, opens the Great American Conference volleyball tournament against No. 4 Southwestern Oklahoma State on Wednesday in Enid. The Golden Suns enter after two straight five-set losses, while the Bulldogs arrive with two consecutive wins.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas Tech: 16-12 overall, 10-6 in conference
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State: 11-5 in conference
  • First serve: Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m.
  • Tech averages 13.0 kills and 18.0 digs per set; Southwestern averages 13.7 kills and 16.9 digs per set.
Yes, But

Tech’s recent losses came in five sets against Harding and Ouachita Baptist, showing the Suns remained competitive but couldn’t close out either match. Southwestern enters with momentum after back-to-back wins.

What's Next

The winner advances from the quarterfinal matchup in the GAC Championship. Live stats and pay-per-view video are available through ArkansasTechSports.com/coverage.

Bottom Line

Tech faces a close-seeded opponent with recent momentum on both sides of the matchup; converting tight sets could determine whether the Golden Suns’ postseason continues.