University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, October 11
Mobile, Ala.
6:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
5-13, 1-4SBC
1
at
3
South Alabama
13-6, 4-1SBC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 17 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| South Alabama | 25 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 3 |
Key Waves of Offense Lift South Alabama Past Louisiana
10/11/2019 10:02:00 PM | Volleyball
Jaguars use points spurt to take opening set, then halt @RaginCajunsVB comeback attempt
MOBILE, Ala. – A pair of key scoring runs were the difference maker for South Alabama in a 3-1 (25-18, 26-24, 14-25, 25-20) win over Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball on Friday evening at Jaguar Gym.
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The Jaguars (13-6, 4-1 Sun Belt) used a 10-0 run in the first set and an 8-0 spurt in the fourth set to flip the script on the Ragin' Cajuns (5-13, 1-4 Sun Belt) in what started out as back-and-forth frames.
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South Alabama also benefitted from a slight edge in firepower in an offensive shootout, holding a 59-53 edge in kills. The hosts used their efficiency to lay claim to a 2-0 match edge, hitting .300-plus in the first two frames.
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Louisiana led 10-8 in the first set after a Hali Wisnoskie ace and USA ball handling error. The Jaguars recorded a sideout and started the first pivotal scoring spree forging ahead 18-10 and the Ragin' Cajuns were left chasing.
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Back-to-back Wisnoskie kills drew a 24-all tie in the second set and offered Louisiana a chance to even the match. Two rallies later, a call reversal on a Jaguars shot near the line in the back corner denied the visitors the possibility of changing the momentum.
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The Ragin' Cajuns raced out to a 10-4 start and turned up the defensive pressure, limiting USA to just seven kills in the third set, in getting on the scoreboard. Leading 17-13, Dree'Ana Abram served up seven straight points to put the hosts away.
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The teams were deadlocked at 13-all in the fourth set after Wisnoskie and Kelsey Bennett scored kills. USA answered with a pair of kills of its own, triggering the last match-altering spurt and opening a 21-13 advantage.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Wisnoskie produced season-high totals of 18 kills and a .309 hitting percentage. It was her fifth double-digit kills total in the past eight matches.
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Bennett scored nine kills while Desiree Johnson (eight kills off 16 swings) and Tia Jade Smith (seven kills off 13 swings) were the Ragin' Cajuns' most efficient attackers.
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Smith's four blocks (1 BS, 3 BA) led a group of four Louisiana players with multiple blocks.
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Hannah Ramirez scooped a team-best 17 digs and was joined in double figures by Wisnoskie who added 14 digs to her stat line for her third double-double of the season.
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With 36 assists, Avery Breaux handed out 30-plus helpers for the fourth time in five Sun Belt matches.
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UP NEXT
Louisiana travels north on Interstate 65 and heads to Troy for a meeting with the Trojans (14-3, 4-1 Sun Belt) on Saturday at Trojan Arena. Live coverage on ESPN+ begins at 6:30 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsVB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsVB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsVB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Volleyball.
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The Jaguars (13-6, 4-1 Sun Belt) used a 10-0 run in the first set and an 8-0 spurt in the fourth set to flip the script on the Ragin' Cajuns (5-13, 1-4 Sun Belt) in what started out as back-and-forth frames.
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South Alabama also benefitted from a slight edge in firepower in an offensive shootout, holding a 59-53 edge in kills. The hosts used their efficiency to lay claim to a 2-0 match edge, hitting .300-plus in the first two frames.
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Louisiana led 10-8 in the first set after a Hali Wisnoskie ace and USA ball handling error. The Jaguars recorded a sideout and started the first pivotal scoring spree forging ahead 18-10 and the Ragin' Cajuns were left chasing.
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Back-to-back Wisnoskie kills drew a 24-all tie in the second set and offered Louisiana a chance to even the match. Two rallies later, a call reversal on a Jaguars shot near the line in the back corner denied the visitors the possibility of changing the momentum.
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The Ragin' Cajuns raced out to a 10-4 start and turned up the defensive pressure, limiting USA to just seven kills in the third set, in getting on the scoreboard. Leading 17-13, Dree'Ana Abram served up seven straight points to put the hosts away.
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The teams were deadlocked at 13-all in the fourth set after Wisnoskie and Kelsey Bennett scored kills. USA answered with a pair of kills of its own, triggering the last match-altering spurt and opening a 21-13 advantage.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Wisnoskie produced season-high totals of 18 kills and a .309 hitting percentage. It was her fifth double-digit kills total in the past eight matches.
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Bennett scored nine kills while Desiree Johnson (eight kills off 16 swings) and Tia Jade Smith (seven kills off 13 swings) were the Ragin' Cajuns' most efficient attackers.
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Smith's four blocks (1 BS, 3 BA) led a group of four Louisiana players with multiple blocks.
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Hannah Ramirez scooped a team-best 17 digs and was joined in double figures by Wisnoskie who added 14 digs to her stat line for her third double-double of the season.
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With 36 assists, Avery Breaux handed out 30-plus helpers for the fourth time in five Sun Belt matches.
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UP NEXT
Louisiana travels north on Interstate 65 and heads to Troy for a meeting with the Trojans (14-3, 4-1 Sun Belt) on Saturday at Trojan Arena. Live coverage on ESPN+ begins at 6:30 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsVB), Facebook (/RaginCajunsVB) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsVB) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Volleyball.
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Players Mentioned
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
LA
USA
Kills
53
59
Errors
15
15
Attempts
179
175
Hitting %
.212
.251
Points
65.0
70.0
Assists
44
48
Aces
5
3
Blocks
7.0
8.0
Game Leaders
Kills
18
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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