Arkansas 3, Alabama 2: Tide Volleyball Drops Five-Set Match After Winning First Two (2026 Recap)
Arkansas 3, Alabama 2 (20-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-8). Alabama volleyball won the first two sets Friday night at Foster Auditorium, then lost the next three. Laney Hennessee had 20 kills, and Addison Engel had a career-high nine blocks. Alabama falls to 9-9 and 1-8 in the SEC.
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How did Arkansas beat Alabama?
Alabama hit .361 in the first set and won it 25-20, then took the second 25-23. Arkansas turned it around from there. Alabama’s hitting fell to .119 in the third set, .147 in the fourth and .074 in the fifth. Arkansas won the deciding set 15-8.
Serving made a difference. Arkansas had 11 aces to Alabama’s five. Alabama also had 29 hitting errors to Arkansas’s 22. Parker Duncan led Arkansas with 24 kills, and Maggie McCarroll had 40 assists and five aces.
Set-by-set summary
| Set | Alabama | Arkansas | UA hit % | ARK hit % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 | .361 | .314 |
| 2 | 25 | 23 | .167 | .054 |
| 3 | 22 | 25 | .119 | .163 |
| 4 | 19 | 25 | .147 | .189 |
| 5 | 8 | 15 | .074 | .286 |
Key stats
| Stat | Alabama | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Kills | 61 | 55 |
| Errors | 29 | 22 |
| Hitting % | .177 | .191 |
| Assists | 57 | 52 |
| Aces | 5 | 11 |
| Digs | 83 | 80 |
| Blocks | 12 | 10 |
For Alabama, Hennessee hit .348 with her 20 kills. Mya Allen added 12 kills and Kaleigh Palmer 10. Hannah Parant had 52 assists. Dionii Fraga had 21 digs, tying her season high, and Lindsey Brown had a career-high 19. Leilia Toailoa and Tea Simic each had two aces. Attendance was 859.
Who does Alabama volleyball play next?
Alabama hosts Oklahoma on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. CT at Foster Auditorium. Per rolltide.com, the match streams on SEC Network+.
Before that, Alabama football hosts Texas A&M for homecoming today at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Read our Texas A&M at Alabama preview.
Where should you watch Alabama games in Tuscaloosa?
See our sports bars in Tuscaloosa guide and the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, check today’s Tuscaloosa bar and food specials.
You must be 21 to drink. UA students can call 348-RIDE at 205-348-7433, or use a rideshare app.
FAQ
What was the score of the Alabama vs. Arkansas volleyball match?
Arkansas won 3-2 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 20-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-8.
Who led Alabama against Arkansas?
Laney Hennessee had 20 kills on .348 hitting. Addison Engel had a career-high nine blocks, and Hannah Parant had 52 assists.
What is Alabama volleyball’s record?
Alabama is 9-9 overall and 1-8 in the SEC after the loss.
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Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
