The 2002 volleyball season came to an end for the Lady Chargers on Friday. Henderson State knocked UAH out of the Gulf South Conference tournament with a 30-24, 30-21, 30-27 win in the first round. The Lady Chargers ended the season 15-19, while the Reddies advanced to the semifinals to face defending champion North Alabama.

Freshman hitter Emily Miller led the Lady Chargers with 15 kills and 11 digs. She was the only UAH player in double figures. Senior libero Cathryn Sterling had 16 digs in her final match, while freshman setter Heather Grumke finished up with 35 assists. Senior hitter Nikki Dancer spearheaded the HSU attack with 21 kills. Claudette Mims followed with 16 kills and Terri Shurtleff tallied 14.

The Reddies dominated the match from the start, cruising in the first two games. In the third game, the Lady Chargers tried to mount a comeback, jumping out to an early 4-0 lead. However, HSU regrouped quickly, tracking down and passing the Lady Chargers. Once the Lady Reddies claimed the lead, they never let it go.

UAH-Henderson State Boxscore