University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Wednesday, November 18
Foley, Ala.
12 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
vs
Little Rock
Louisiana Starts Sun Belt Tournament Venture Wednesday in Foley
11/17/2020 3:36:00 PM | Volleyball
Ragin’ Cajuns are the first to play, starting pool play at Noon vs. Little Rock
FOLEY, Ala. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team joins all other Sun Belt Conference programs in competing for the league's tournament title Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 18-22 at the Foley Events Center located within the Foley Sports Tourism Complex.
The Ragin' Cajuns (17-5, 11-5 SBC) begin their quest for the program's first-ever title on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12 p.m. with the onset of pool play, which is part of the conference's new format for the tournament this season.
Each team is scheduled to play two pool play contests to determine which four will advance to the knockout round bracket which begins on Saturday, Nov. 21 and leads to the tournament's championship match on Sunday, Nov. 22.
Louisiana meets Little Rock (Wednesday) and Georgia State (Friday) in pool play with the goal of advancing to the semifinal round of bracket play. Both of those matches begin at 12 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Live video links can be found on the Volleyball schedule page at RaginCajuns.com. Live stats will be available at CajunStats.com.
The 2020 SBC Tournament marks the 14th overall appearance for Louisiana in the event, and the seventh under the guidance of head coach Heather Mazeitis-Fontenot.
2020 Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Tournament Pool Play
The Matchup: Louisiana (17-5, 11-5 SBC) vs. Little Rock (4-13, 4-12 SBC)
Where: Foley, Ala. – Foley Events Center
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 – 12:00 p.m.
The Matchup: Louisiana (17-5, 11-5 SBC) vs. Georgia State (8-10, 7-9 SBC)
Where: Foley, Ala. – Foley Events Center
When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 – 12:00 p.m.
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Will Haskett, PxP; Erin Hagen, analyst
Live Video: M1 vs. Little Rock | M2 vs. Georgia State
Live Stats: M1 vs. Little Rock | M2 vs. Georgia State
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsVB
Match Notes (PDF): Louisiana | Little Rock
SUN BELT TOURNAMENT HISTORY
Appearances: 14 (1991, 1997-2002, 2010, 2012-14, 2017, 2019-20)
All-Time Record: 5-13 (.278)
Best Finish: Semifinals (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2017)
Last Tournament Match: 11/21/2019 in San Marcos, Texas – vs. Arkansas State L, 2-3 (25-20, 25-21, 12-25, 20-25, 7-15)
RALLY POINTS
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
3: Only three times this season has Louisiana faced an 0-2 match deficit.
6: Out of the 11 sets contested during the season series in Little Rock, the Ragin' Cajuns and Trojans played six sets that were decided by two points (5-1 in favor of Louisiana).
7.1: Combined kills per set average for the outside hitter tandem of Hali Wisnoskie (3.9) and Kelsey Bennett (3.2).
10: Double-doubles recorded by Kelsey Bennett in Sun Belt Conference play (Sept. 25-Nov. 7).
11: Number of straight set sweeps posted by Louisiana in 2020.
13.9: Louisiana's kills per set average, the program's highest mark since 2002.
14: Number of matches (out of 22) this season that Louisiana has hit above .200 (13-1 record).
34: Consecutive matches with double-digit digs for senior libero Hannah Ramirez.
72: Number of career matches with double-digit kills for Hali Wisnoskie.
KNEAUX YOUR OPPONENT: Little Rock
- The Trojans have played an astounding 21 sets this year that have been determined by just two points. Moreover, Little Rock has played 13 sets this year that have required extra points in order to determine a victor.
- Laura Jansen drives the Trojans offense with an average of 4.11 kills per set (251 total). She has posted a 20-20 performance three times (20 kills, 20 digs) and a double-double in eight matches.
- LSU transfer Leigh Maher has made an immediate impact, ranking fourth in the nation in total digs (352) and third in digs per set (5.77).
The Series
Overall: Little Rock leads, 39-16
Neutral Site: Little Rock leads 6-1
Sun Belt Tournament: Little Rock leads 5-1
Last Sun Belt Tournament Meeting: Nov. 21, 2002 in Miami (Little Rock won 3-1)
Current Series Streak: Louisiana +5
Season Series: 9/25/2020 in Little Rock – Louisiana W, 3-2 (37-35, 25-21, 15-25, 23-25, 15-13)
9/25/2020 in Little Rock – Louisiana W, 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-23)
9/26/2020 in Little Rock – Louisiana W, 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 27-25)
KNEAUX YOUR OPPONENT: Georgia State
- The Panthers surged to the finish line in the regular season, sweeping South Alabama to capture the tiebreaker from the Jaguars and claim the No. 3 seed from the Sun Belt's East Division. It also capped off a 6-2 run by GSU in through the second half of the conference schedule.
- Meisheia Griffin owns the sixth-most blocks in program history with 388 career blocks. Griffin ranks Top 5 in the Sun Belt averaging 1.09 blocks per set (71 total).
- GSU has four players who average two-plus kills per set, led by senior outside hitter Leah Wilcox who has totaled 179 kills at a rate of 3.03 per set.
The Series
Overall: Louisiana leads, 7-3
Neutral Site: First Meeting
Sun Belt Tournament: First Meeting
Current Series Streak: Louisiana +5
Last Meeting: 10/20/2019 in Atlanta – Louisiana W, 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 27-25)
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Should Louisiana survive and advance out of pool play at the 2020 Sun Belt Conference Tournament, the squad would advance to the four-team knockout round bracket for a chance to compete for the tournament title starting with the semifinal round on Saturday.
The winner of the Ragin' Cajuns pool group will face the Pool A winner (Coastal Carolina, Arkansas State, Appalachian State) in the 4 p.m. semifinal match of the knockout round on Saturday at the Foley Events Center.
The championship match is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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.
The Ragin' Cajuns (17-5, 11-5 SBC) begin their quest for the program's first-ever title on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12 p.m. with the onset of pool play, which is part of the conference's new format for the tournament this season.
Each team is scheduled to play two pool play contests to determine which four will advance to the knockout round bracket which begins on Saturday, Nov. 21 and leads to the tournament's championship match on Sunday, Nov. 22.
Louisiana meets Little Rock (Wednesday) and Georgia State (Friday) in pool play with the goal of advancing to the semifinal round of bracket play. Both of those matches begin at 12 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Live video links can be found on the Volleyball schedule page at RaginCajuns.com. Live stats will be available at CajunStats.com.
The 2020 SBC Tournament marks the 14th overall appearance for Louisiana in the event, and the seventh under the guidance of head coach Heather Mazeitis-Fontenot.
2020 Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Tournament Pool Play
The Matchup: Louisiana (17-5, 11-5 SBC) vs. Little Rock (4-13, 4-12 SBC)
Where: Foley, Ala. – Foley Events Center
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 – 12:00 p.m.
The Matchup: Louisiana (17-5, 11-5 SBC) vs. Georgia State (8-10, 7-9 SBC)
Where: Foley, Ala. – Foley Events Center
When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 – 12:00 p.m.
Television: ESPN+ | Talent: Will Haskett, PxP; Erin Hagen, analyst
Live Video: M1 vs. Little Rock | M2 vs. Georgia State
Live Stats: M1 vs. Little Rock | M2 vs. Georgia State
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsVB
Match Notes (PDF): Louisiana | Little Rock
SUN BELT TOURNAMENT HISTORY
Appearances: 14 (1991, 1997-2002, 2010, 2012-14, 2017, 2019-20)
All-Time Record: 5-13 (.278)
Best Finish: Semifinals (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2017)
Last Tournament Match: 11/21/2019 in San Marcos, Texas – vs. Arkansas State L, 2-3 (25-20, 25-21, 12-25, 20-25, 7-15)
RALLY POINTS
- In a season of firsts, which included a national ranking and reaching double-digit conference wins a second straight season for the first time, the chase for the ultimate prize for has arrived – the Sun Belt Tournament. If Louisiana is to add another "first", they'll need to pass a pair of pool play tests prior to the knockout round competition for the tournament trophy.
- In its Sun Belt Tournament opener Louisiana faces a familiar foe: Little Rock. It'll be the fourth matchup this fall between the two SBC West schools. The Ragin' Cajuns posted a three-match series sweep of the Trojans in Little Rock back on September 25-26.
- The Ragin' Cajuns and Georgia State meet for the first time this season, a by-product of the Sun Belt Conference utilizing a division-only schedule during the regular season.
- Louisiana enjoyed a 10-day break prior to the start of this week's play in Foley. It was much needed rest after playing 11 matches over a 23-day span to end the regular season. Three weekends during the stretch the team played three matches in a 28-plus hour timespan.
- Hali Wisnoskie is one of only five (5) active players in NCAA Division I Volleyball with 1,300-plus career kills (currently ranks No. 3 with 1,324 career kills). Only Baylor's Yossiana Pressley (1,704) and LSU's Taylor Bannister (1,363) have scored more.
- The regular season-ending series at UT Arlington saw the resurgence of the potent attack of outside hitters Hali Wisnoskie and Kelsey Bennett who combined to generate 101 kills (7.8 per set). Earlier in SBC play at Little Rock the duo piled up 105 kills.
- Louisiana has shown that it isn't reliant upon one or two individuals for its offensive production. There were SBC series where a different player led the team in kills each match, and many instances where at least four players scored five or more kills.
- Kelsey Bennett can impact a match both on offense and defense as evidenced by her landing a second straight 200-200 season of kills and digs (now 500-500 for her career). This season she owns 13 efforts of double-digit kills and 16 double-digit dig totals.
- Hannah Ramirez has scooped double-digit digs every match. The result is a second straight 400-digs season, and her streak reaching double digits extended to 34 straight matches.
NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
3: Only three times this season has Louisiana faced an 0-2 match deficit.
6: Out of the 11 sets contested during the season series in Little Rock, the Ragin' Cajuns and Trojans played six sets that were decided by two points (5-1 in favor of Louisiana).
7.1: Combined kills per set average for the outside hitter tandem of Hali Wisnoskie (3.9) and Kelsey Bennett (3.2).
10: Double-doubles recorded by Kelsey Bennett in Sun Belt Conference play (Sept. 25-Nov. 7).
11: Number of straight set sweeps posted by Louisiana in 2020.
13.9: Louisiana's kills per set average, the program's highest mark since 2002.
14: Number of matches (out of 22) this season that Louisiana has hit above .200 (13-1 record).
34: Consecutive matches with double-digit digs for senior libero Hannah Ramirez.
72: Number of career matches with double-digit kills for Hali Wisnoskie.
KNEAUX YOUR OPPONENT: Little Rock
- The Trojans have played an astounding 21 sets this year that have been determined by just two points. Moreover, Little Rock has played 13 sets this year that have required extra points in order to determine a victor.
- Laura Jansen drives the Trojans offense with an average of 4.11 kills per set (251 total). She has posted a 20-20 performance three times (20 kills, 20 digs) and a double-double in eight matches.
- LSU transfer Leigh Maher has made an immediate impact, ranking fourth in the nation in total digs (352) and third in digs per set (5.77).
The Series
Overall: Little Rock leads, 39-16
Neutral Site: Little Rock leads 6-1
Sun Belt Tournament: Little Rock leads 5-1
Last Sun Belt Tournament Meeting: Nov. 21, 2002 in Miami (Little Rock won 3-1)
Current Series Streak: Louisiana +5
Season Series: 9/25/2020 in Little Rock – Louisiana W, 3-2 (37-35, 25-21, 15-25, 23-25, 15-13)
9/25/2020 in Little Rock – Louisiana W, 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-23)
9/26/2020 in Little Rock – Louisiana W, 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 27-25)
KNEAUX YOUR OPPONENT: Georgia State
- The Panthers surged to the finish line in the regular season, sweeping South Alabama to capture the tiebreaker from the Jaguars and claim the No. 3 seed from the Sun Belt's East Division. It also capped off a 6-2 run by GSU in through the second half of the conference schedule.
- Meisheia Griffin owns the sixth-most blocks in program history with 388 career blocks. Griffin ranks Top 5 in the Sun Belt averaging 1.09 blocks per set (71 total).
- GSU has four players who average two-plus kills per set, led by senior outside hitter Leah Wilcox who has totaled 179 kills at a rate of 3.03 per set.
The Series
Overall: Louisiana leads, 7-3
Neutral Site: First Meeting
Sun Belt Tournament: First Meeting
Current Series Streak: Louisiana +5
Last Meeting: 10/20/2019 in Atlanta – Louisiana W, 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 27-25)
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Should Louisiana survive and advance out of pool play at the 2020 Sun Belt Conference Tournament, the squad would advance to the four-team knockout round bracket for a chance to compete for the tournament title starting with the semifinal round on Saturday.
The winner of the Ragin' Cajuns pool group will face the Pool A winner (Coastal Carolina, Arkansas State, Appalachian State) in the 4 p.m. semifinal match of the knockout round on Saturday at the Foley Events Center.
The championship match is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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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