Republic won a set in each of its three losses at the Springfield Classic on Saturday but lost the third set each time, finishing the day 1-3 after opening with a two-set win over Rock Bridge.
Republic beat Rock Bridge 25-19, 25-23. Rock Bridge had beaten the Lady Tigers in two sets a week earlier at the Rockwood Invitational. Kate Mitchell had eight kills to lead Republic, and she added a block. The Lady Tigers served 10 aces in the match and finished with 21 kills, 26 digs and 20 assists.
Bryant (Ark.) lost the first set 25-13 and won the next two, 25-23 and 25-14.
Staley won the last two sets 25-11 and 25-21 after Republic took the first 25-18.
Conway (Ark.) won the first set 25-14. Republic won the second 25-21, and Conway took the third 25-21.
Republic is 10-9. The Lady Tigers travel to Lebanon tonight.
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