University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, September 14
Norman, Okla.
11 a.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Oklahoma
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Louisiana
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Oklahoma
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25
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Late Rallies Push Oklahoma Past Louisiana on Final Day of OU Invite
9/14/2019 1:18:00 PM | Volleyball
Ragin’ Cajuns push the Sooners well into the second stage of each set
NORMAN, Okla. – Oklahoma was forced to rally in each set to collect its 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-19) win over Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball on the final day of the Oklahoma Nike Invitational held at McCasland Field House.
Louisiana (4-6) was in a one-point battle near the midway point each set, holding a 15-14 advantage in both the first and third frames. The Sooners (6-2) managed to find a late push each time to fend off the visitors.
A kill from Dree'Ana Abram drew a 19-all tie for the Ragin' Cajuns in the second set, providing an opportunity to even the match. However, the hosts would record key side outs down the stretch.
Kelsey Bennett served up each of the first three points for Louisiana in the third set, sparking a strong start which led to a 14-6 lead. OU would score eight straight points to draw even, then pulled off another late push to close out the match.
The contest closed out Louisiana's first road outing of the 2019 season. The present three-week road trip continues next weekend at Florida's Gators Invitational.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Celeste Darling landed nine kills leading a quartet of Ragin' Cajuns who had at least six kills in leading the team to its weekend-best of 37 kills.
Abram found the floor eight times on her 21 swings, while Hali Wisnoskie and Bennett chipped in six kills apiece.
Hannah Ramirez's season-high 24 digs led all players and charged Louisiana to its weekend-high of 62 digs. Wisnoskie collected 14 digs and Avery Breaux posted 12 digs.
Breaux handed out 20 assists and was joined by fellow setter Claire Turner (11 assists) for the first time in running the 6-2 system.
Abram and Darling where a strong force at the net, each tallying four blocks. Abram reached four blocks for the fourth time this season.
UP NEXT
Louisiana completes non-conference play at the Gators Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., scheduled for Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21 at Florida's Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
The Ragin' Cajuns will face host-Florida, Northern Arizona and Liberty, beginning with a matchup against the Gators at 11 a.m. (CDT) on Friday.
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.
Louisiana (4-6) was in a one-point battle near the midway point each set, holding a 15-14 advantage in both the first and third frames. The Sooners (6-2) managed to find a late push each time to fend off the visitors.
A kill from Dree'Ana Abram drew a 19-all tie for the Ragin' Cajuns in the second set, providing an opportunity to even the match. However, the hosts would record key side outs down the stretch.
Kelsey Bennett served up each of the first three points for Louisiana in the third set, sparking a strong start which led to a 14-6 lead. OU would score eight straight points to draw even, then pulled off another late push to close out the match.
The contest closed out Louisiana's first road outing of the 2019 season. The present three-week road trip continues next weekend at Florida's Gators Invitational.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Celeste Darling landed nine kills leading a quartet of Ragin' Cajuns who had at least six kills in leading the team to its weekend-best of 37 kills.
Abram found the floor eight times on her 21 swings, while Hali Wisnoskie and Bennett chipped in six kills apiece.
Hannah Ramirez's season-high 24 digs led all players and charged Louisiana to its weekend-high of 62 digs. Wisnoskie collected 14 digs and Avery Breaux posted 12 digs.
Breaux handed out 20 assists and was joined by fellow setter Claire Turner (11 assists) for the first time in running the 6-2 system.
Abram and Darling where a strong force at the net, each tallying four blocks. Abram reached four blocks for the fourth time this season.
UP NEXT
Louisiana completes non-conference play at the Gators Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., scheduled for Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21 at Florida's Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
The Ragin' Cajuns will face host-Florida, Northern Arizona and Liberty, beginning with a matchup against the Gators at 11 a.m. (CDT) on Friday.
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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Team Stats
LA
OU
Kills
37
49
Errors
15
14
Attempts
123
132
Hitting %
.179
.265
Points
46.0
60.0
Assists
36
48
Aces
4
5
Blocks
5.0
6.0
Game Leaders
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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