University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, September 28
Arlington, Texas
6:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
5-10, 1-1SBC
3
at
1
UT Arlington
9-5, 1-1SBC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 25 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| UT Arlington | 19 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 1 |
All-Around Effort Leads Louisiana Volleyball to a Win in Road Trip Finale
9/28/2019 10:22:00 PM | Volleyball
Ragin’ Cajuns collect split of tough Sun Belt-opening weekend, extend win streak over UT Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas – A stronger push on offense, combined with the usual tenacious defensive effort, resulted in a three-week road trip for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball finishing on a winning note.
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The Ragin' Cajuns offense produced over 13 kills per set while the defense posted over two blocks per set and surpassed its digs average (finishing at 19 digs per set) – all factors leading the squad to a 3-1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-21, 25-16) win over UT Arlington at College Park Center.
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Louisiana (5-10, 1-1 Sun Belt) earned a split of the opening weekend of Sun Belt Conference play and picked up its fifth consecutive win over UT Arlington (9-5, 1-1 Sun Belt).
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The defense set the tone in the opening set by playing a key factor in winning a marathon rally to break a 7-all tie, then providing back-to-back blocks for extra cushion. Louisiana's sideout success in the set (90 percent) kept the Mavericks at bay.
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After UTA evened the match the Ragin' Cajuns turned to its offense, which finished the night with 53 kills, to capture the team's first road win of the season.
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A dump kill from Avery Breaux followed by a strong slam from Dree'Ana Abram opened a 10-7 lead in the third set. Louisiana hit .280 through 18-11 when UTA used its final timeout. The Ragin' Cajuns then survived a push from the hosts, who trimmed the lead to 22-20, to regain the match advantage.
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In the match-clinching fourth set, Louisiana raced out to a 10-3 lead and finished the frame with 16 kills off a .240 hitting percentage to secure the triumph.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Abram delivered another big night in a visit to Arlington scoring a double-double of 16 kills and 10 digs to go with three blocks. She landed double digits in kills for the third straight time at College Park Center, matching her career-high figure reached in the last visit on Oct. 27, 2018.
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For the fourth time in the past five outings Hali Wisnoskie produced double-digit kills, finishing with 12 for the second straight night. She added a career-high tying five blocks to her stat line.
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Kelsey Bennett provided another all-around effort for the Ragin' Cajuns consisting of eight kills, two aces and 17 digs.
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Tia Jade Smith bounced back on offense landing seven kills off 20 swings and spearheaded the front line defense with her season-high total of seven blocks (1 BS, 6 BA).
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Senior Darby O'Grady provided a boost off the bench in the third and fourth sets as she scored four kills on eight attack attempts.
Breaux netted a career-high in assists a second straight night running the 5-1 system, tallying 46. With Hannah Ramirez scooping 17 digs and Milayne Danna 16 digs, the Ragin' Cajuns had four reach double figures.
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UP NEXT
Louisiana returns to Earl K. Long Gym for its first home Sun Belt matches of the season Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5 against Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina.
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The weekend begins with the Mountaineers on Friday in a live ESPN+ broadcast (tape-delayed Saturday on Cox Sports TV), followed by a visit from the Chanticleers. Both matches begin 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 Ragin' Cajuns offense produced over 13 kills per set while the defense posted over two blocks per set and surpassed its digs average (finishing at 19 digs per set) – all factors leading the squad to a 3-1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-21, 25-16) win over UT Arlington at College Park Center.
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Louisiana (5-10, 1-1 Sun Belt) earned a split of the opening weekend of Sun Belt Conference play and picked up its fifth consecutive win over UT Arlington (9-5, 1-1 Sun Belt).
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The defense set the tone in the opening set by playing a key factor in winning a marathon rally to break a 7-all tie, then providing back-to-back blocks for extra cushion. Louisiana's sideout success in the set (90 percent) kept the Mavericks at bay.
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After UTA evened the match the Ragin' Cajuns turned to its offense, which finished the night with 53 kills, to capture the team's first road win of the season.
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A dump kill from Avery Breaux followed by a strong slam from Dree'Ana Abram opened a 10-7 lead in the third set. Louisiana hit .280 through 18-11 when UTA used its final timeout. The Ragin' Cajuns then survived a push from the hosts, who trimmed the lead to 22-20, to regain the match advantage.
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In the match-clinching fourth set, Louisiana raced out to a 10-3 lead and finished the frame with 16 kills off a .240 hitting percentage to secure the triumph.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Abram delivered another big night in a visit to Arlington scoring a double-double of 16 kills and 10 digs to go with three blocks. She landed double digits in kills for the third straight time at College Park Center, matching her career-high figure reached in the last visit on Oct. 27, 2018.
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For the fourth time in the past five outings Hali Wisnoskie produced double-digit kills, finishing with 12 for the second straight night. She added a career-high tying five blocks to her stat line.
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Kelsey Bennett provided another all-around effort for the Ragin' Cajuns consisting of eight kills, two aces and 17 digs.
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Tia Jade Smith bounced back on offense landing seven kills off 20 swings and spearheaded the front line defense with her season-high total of seven blocks (1 BS, 6 BA).
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Senior Darby O'Grady provided a boost off the bench in the third and fourth sets as she scored four kills on eight attack attempts.
Breaux netted a career-high in assists a second straight night running the 5-1 system, tallying 46. With Hannah Ramirez scooping 17 digs and Milayne Danna 16 digs, the Ragin' Cajuns had four reach double figures.
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UP NEXT
Louisiana returns to Earl K. Long Gym for its first home Sun Belt matches of the season Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5 against Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina.
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The weekend begins with the Mountaineers on Friday in a live ESPN+ broadcast (tape-delayed Saturday on Cox Sports TV), followed by a visit from the Chanticleers. Both matches begin 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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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
LA
UTA
Kills
53
50
Errors
21
24
Attempts
163
163
Hitting %
.196
.160
Points
68.0
60.0
Assists
52
45
Aces
5
3
Blocks
10.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills
16
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
12
Aces
1
Blocks
5
Kills
8
Aces
2
Blocks
0
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
7
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