University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, October 7
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
9-5, 3-2SBC
0
vs
3
Texas State
12-5, 4-1SBC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Louisiana | 18 | 19 | 15 | 0 |
Texas State Strikes First in the Sun Belt West Battle with Louisiana
10/7/2022 9:22:00 PM | Volleyball
Ragin’ Cajuns seek to even up the two-match SBC series on Saturday
LAFAYETTE – Texas State used a balanced and highly efficient offensive attack and produced timely scoring runs to overcome the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team in Friday night's 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-15) win at Earl K. Long Gym.
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The visiting Bobcats (12-5, 4-1 Sun Belt) saw five players post at least six kills to pace an attack that generated 43 kills off 100 swings on a .330 hitting percentage.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) found themselves trailing 20-13 in the latter stages of each set, a deficit which proved to be insurmountable each time.
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Louisiana was unable to get its offense untracked and finished the night with 29 kills off of 106 swings and a .123 hitting percentage.
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It was a fast start for the Ragin' Cajuns who scored the first three points of the opening set and advanced the lead to 6-2 after a Lauryn Hill kill. Texas State worked its way back into a series of ties before an 11-1 run created separation from a 12-all tie that Louisiana generated off a Cami Hicks kill.
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The Bobcats landed the first four points of Set 2 and never trailed in gaining a 2-0 match lead.
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After falling behind 9-3, the Ragin' Cajuns rallied getting kills from Coco Gillett, Kelsey Bennett and Hill during a stretch where the deficit was sliced to 12-8. A timely block followed for Texas State, setting off a string of four straight points that extended the lead back out.
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Untimely service errors appeared for Louisiana each time the squad crept within three points in the third set. The last handed Texas State a 13-9 advantage and was part of a 7-1 run that put the visitors ahead 19-10.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Bennett and Hill led the way on offense, tied for the team lead with eight kills apiece.
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Hicks had a hand in all three of the Ragin' Cajuns blocks. Hill was in on a pair of stuffs and paced the team with nine digs.
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Kara Barnes, who missed the previous two weeks, returned to action and delivered three kills.
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Jordan Valley passed out five assists, had the lone service ace of the contest and served out several runs highlighted by a three-point spurt that prompted a Texas State timeout at the end of the first set.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana seeks to even out the two-match series with Texas State when the two squads meet for a rematch at Earl K. Long Gym on Saturday, October 8 beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday's contest concludes a four-match homestand for the Ragin' Cajuns. Live coverage is available on ESPN+ and 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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Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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The visiting Bobcats (12-5, 4-1 Sun Belt) saw five players post at least six kills to pace an attack that generated 43 kills off 100 swings on a .330 hitting percentage.
Â
The Ragin' Cajuns (9-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) found themselves trailing 20-13 in the latter stages of each set, a deficit which proved to be insurmountable each time.
Â
Louisiana was unable to get its offense untracked and finished the night with 29 kills off of 106 swings and a .123 hitting percentage.
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It was a fast start for the Ragin' Cajuns who scored the first three points of the opening set and advanced the lead to 6-2 after a Lauryn Hill kill. Texas State worked its way back into a series of ties before an 11-1 run created separation from a 12-all tie that Louisiana generated off a Cami Hicks kill.
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The Bobcats landed the first four points of Set 2 and never trailed in gaining a 2-0 match lead.
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After falling behind 9-3, the Ragin' Cajuns rallied getting kills from Coco Gillett, Kelsey Bennett and Hill during a stretch where the deficit was sliced to 12-8. A timely block followed for Texas State, setting off a string of four straight points that extended the lead back out.
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Untimely service errors appeared for Louisiana each time the squad crept within three points in the third set. The last handed Texas State a 13-9 advantage and was part of a 7-1 run that put the visitors ahead 19-10.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Bennett and Hill led the way on offense, tied for the team lead with eight kills apiece.
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Hicks had a hand in all three of the Ragin' Cajuns blocks. Hill was in on a pair of stuffs and paced the team with nine digs.
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Kara Barnes, who missed the previous two weeks, returned to action and delivered three kills.
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Jordan Valley passed out five assists, had the lone service ace of the contest and served out several runs highlighted by a three-point spurt that prompted a Texas State timeout at the end of the first set.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana seeks to even out the two-match series with Texas State when the two squads meet for a rematch at Earl K. Long Gym on Saturday, October 8 beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday's contest concludes a four-match homestand for the Ragin' Cajuns. Live coverage is available on ESPN+ and 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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Fans are also encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Players Mentioned
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
OH/L
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/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
TXST
LA
Kills
43
29
Errors
10
16
Attempts
100
106
Hitting %
.330
.123
Points
57.0
33.0
Assists
40
26
Aces
6
1
Blocks
8.0
3.0
Game Leaders
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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