University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, November 12
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
14-9, 9-6SBC
2
vs
3
UT Arlington
10-14, 8-7SBC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Arlington | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
Match Lead Slips Away from Louisiana in Five-Set Loss to UT Arlington
11/12/2021 10:19:00 PM | Volleyball
Visiting Mavericks pull off reverse sweep to keep the battle for Sun Belt seeding going
LAFAYETTE – UT Arlington limited Louisiana Volleyball to single digits in kills in both sets following a 2-0 match deficit allowing the visitors to recover and claim a reverse sweep (24-26, 22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 15-10) on Friday night at Earl K. Long Gym.
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The Mavericks (10-14, 8-7 Sun Belt) applied pressure all night with an offensive attack to surpassed double digits in kills every set and finished with a 37-21 edge in kills during the rally back to victory. The Ragin' Cajuns (14-9, 9-6 Sun Belt) were high-error during the two sets that led to the winner-take-all frame, hitting negative (15 K, 16 E, 56 TA) while UTA evened up the contest.
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The loss prevented Louisiana from finalizing its seed for the Nov. 18-21 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The team still controls its own destiny for the SBC West No. 2 seed having one more opportunity to get the one win needed on Saturday (Nov. 13) vs. Texas State at E.K. Long Gym.
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Louisiana appeared to regain control in Set 4 by racing out to a 4-0 lead off the serve of Siena DeCambra. UT Arlington responded with a five-point run to flip the momentum, then rebounded from a service error to claim three straight points, starting with a Briana Brown kill, to claim the lead for good.
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Coco Gillett and Kelsey Bennett furnished kills to put the Ragin' Cajuns on top early in Set 5 and the lead was still in the hosts hands at 4-3 after a Kara Barnes kill. However, one of the all-too-familiar Mavericks runs followed as UTA scored six straight, including three kills from Brown, to set up the final outcome.
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Early in the match it was Louisiana that came up with the timely rallies to build its 2-0 lead.
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Trailing 17-12 in the opening set, the Ragin' Cajuns got back-to-back kills from Emery Judkins and Gillett then an ace from Cami Hicks to draw closer at 17-15. The comeback was completed when three straight winners following a 22-21 deficit, starting with a kill from Hicks, gave Louisiana the upper-hand when extra points arrived.
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The 2-0 match lead was set up when Louisiana used a 6-0 run to erase a 19-15 deficit in Set 2. Along the way DeCambra had a kill and was involved in a block with Barnes, then Bennett scored the kill for the lead. UT Arlington forged a 22-all tie, but it was short lived as Bennett fired off the first of three straight kills that led to set point.
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For the 10th consecutive meeting the Ragin' Cajuns and Mavericks played a match that lasted at least four sets – this one the fifth instance the matchup was decided in five sets during the stretch.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Gillett led the team in three categories as she produced a team-leading 17 kills while scooping 11 digs and recording two service aces. She picked up her seventh double-double of the season.
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Judkins (8) and Bennett (7) combined for 15 kills and together accounted for 60 swings. With nine digs, Bennett reached the first 300-300 season of kills and digs in her collegiate career.
Barnes supplied seven kills in her return to the court after missing the past three matches with injury. She posted a match-high five blocks to push her season total past 80 (now at 81).
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DeCambra handed out 40 assists, was one dig shy of a double-double and finished second on the squad with four blocks.
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Senior Hannah Ramirez tied Gillett to team-high honors with 11 digs. Eight different Ragin' Cajuns collected multiple digs with Jordan Valley being the third in double figures with 10 digs.
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UP NEXT
Louisiana gets another chance at capturing the SBC West No. 2 seed and closes out the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 13 during a 6 p.m. match with Texas State (17-11, 13-2 Sun Belt).
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The Ragin' Cajuns, who won in four sets in San Marcos back on Oct. 2, seek their first-ever season sweep of the Bobcats.
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A live stream is available on ESPN+ with Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Dan McDonald providing play-by-play commentary and live stats can be accessed at CajunStats.com.
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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 Mavericks (10-14, 8-7 Sun Belt) applied pressure all night with an offensive attack to surpassed double digits in kills every set and finished with a 37-21 edge in kills during the rally back to victory. The Ragin' Cajuns (14-9, 9-6 Sun Belt) were high-error during the two sets that led to the winner-take-all frame, hitting negative (15 K, 16 E, 56 TA) while UTA evened up the contest.
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The loss prevented Louisiana from finalizing its seed for the Nov. 18-21 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The team still controls its own destiny for the SBC West No. 2 seed having one more opportunity to get the one win needed on Saturday (Nov. 13) vs. Texas State at E.K. Long Gym.
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Louisiana appeared to regain control in Set 4 by racing out to a 4-0 lead off the serve of Siena DeCambra. UT Arlington responded with a five-point run to flip the momentum, then rebounded from a service error to claim three straight points, starting with a Briana Brown kill, to claim the lead for good.
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Coco Gillett and Kelsey Bennett furnished kills to put the Ragin' Cajuns on top early in Set 5 and the lead was still in the hosts hands at 4-3 after a Kara Barnes kill. However, one of the all-too-familiar Mavericks runs followed as UTA scored six straight, including three kills from Brown, to set up the final outcome.
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Early in the match it was Louisiana that came up with the timely rallies to build its 2-0 lead.
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Trailing 17-12 in the opening set, the Ragin' Cajuns got back-to-back kills from Emery Judkins and Gillett then an ace from Cami Hicks to draw closer at 17-15. The comeback was completed when three straight winners following a 22-21 deficit, starting with a kill from Hicks, gave Louisiana the upper-hand when extra points arrived.
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The 2-0 match lead was set up when Louisiana used a 6-0 run to erase a 19-15 deficit in Set 2. Along the way DeCambra had a kill and was involved in a block with Barnes, then Bennett scored the kill for the lead. UT Arlington forged a 22-all tie, but it was short lived as Bennett fired off the first of three straight kills that led to set point.
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For the 10th consecutive meeting the Ragin' Cajuns and Mavericks played a match that lasted at least four sets – this one the fifth instance the matchup was decided in five sets during the stretch.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Gillett led the team in three categories as she produced a team-leading 17 kills while scooping 11 digs and recording two service aces. She picked up her seventh double-double of the season.
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Judkins (8) and Bennett (7) combined for 15 kills and together accounted for 60 swings. With nine digs, Bennett reached the first 300-300 season of kills and digs in her collegiate career.
Barnes supplied seven kills in her return to the court after missing the past three matches with injury. She posted a match-high five blocks to push her season total past 80 (now at 81).
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DeCambra handed out 40 assists, was one dig shy of a double-double and finished second on the squad with four blocks.
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Senior Hannah Ramirez tied Gillett to team-high honors with 11 digs. Eight different Ragin' Cajuns collected multiple digs with Jordan Valley being the third in double figures with 10 digs.
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UP NEXT
Louisiana gets another chance at capturing the SBC West No. 2 seed and closes out the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 13 during a 6 p.m. match with Texas State (17-11, 13-2 Sun Belt).
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The Ragin' Cajuns, who won in four sets in San Marcos back on Oct. 2, seek their first-ever season sweep of the Bobcats.
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A live stream is available on ESPN+ with Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Dan McDonald providing play-by-play commentary and live stats can be accessed at CajunStats.com.
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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
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/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ Volleyball
DS
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
UTA
LA
Kills
67
46
Errors
26
28
Attempts
165
154
Hitting %
.248
.117
Points
82.0
60.0
Assists
64
44
Aces
6
6
Blocks
9.0
8.0
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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