Sarah Carnathan posted a double-double and Nicole Sargent closed the fifth set as UCA held off Little Rock on Tuesday.
Kennady Martindale matched her career best with 16 kills, but UCA couldn't close a tight third set in Florence Saturday.
Ella Chaney landed on the all-tournament team in Iowa, but the Bears still dropped their nonconference finale in straight sets.
UCA opens its landmark 50th season in Boulder, Colorado, facing three first-time opponents while debuting in the United Athletic Conference.