University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
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Reverse Sweep Works Against Louisiana in Bout With Michigan State
8/26/2022 10:53:00 PM | Volleyball
Every set in the topsy-turvy contest decided by four points or less
EAST LANSING, Mich. – For the second time on the Opening Day of the 2022 season the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team was involved in a reverse sweep match, this time falling short in a 3-2 (25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 22-25, 11-15) setback to Michigan State on Friday, August 26 in the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational at the Breslin Center.
Earlier in the day, Louisiana (1-1) stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to claim a season-opening win (21-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-13) over Eastern Michigan.
The Ragin' Cajuns outlasted the Spartans (1-0) through 23 ties and nine lead changes in claiming a 2-0 match lead. Twice it was Mya Wilson landing set point with a kill at 24-23 to prevent MSU from forcing extra points.
Louisiana had Michigan State backed into a corner in the third set, holding a 23-22 lead. However, a service error and reception error gave the hosts lead and they capitalized by collecting a kill for the set point which extended the match.
The Spartans wouldn't face a deficit in the fourth set, then in the decisive fifth set used a pair of blocks during a critical 3-0 run to assert control at 13-8.
Friday's match marked the first meeting between the two programs since 1991. It was also the first-ever matchup on either school's campus.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Celeste Darling produced a team-high 14 kills while Kelsey Bennett (12 kills) and Wilson (10 kills) reached double figures for the second time on the day.
Three Ragin' Cajuns posted at least five blocks: Kara Barnes (7), Cami Hicks (7) and Wilson (5).
Jordan Valley closed out the first day of her Homecoming trip (from nearby Haslett) with a team-high tying 14 digs. Coco Gillett matched her total and Bennett picked up 13 digs to collected her second double-double of the day.
Setters Siena DeCambra and Reka Kotorman handed out 20-plus assists each for a second straight outing, finishing with 27 and 23, respectively.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana concludes play in the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational at Michigan State's Breslin Center on Saturday, August 27 meeting Fairfield at 9:00 a.m. (CDT). Live coverage is available on B1G+ (subscription fees apply).
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.
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.
Earlier in the day, Louisiana (1-1) stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to claim a season-opening win (21-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-13) over Eastern Michigan.
The Ragin' Cajuns outlasted the Spartans (1-0) through 23 ties and nine lead changes in claiming a 2-0 match lead. Twice it was Mya Wilson landing set point with a kill at 24-23 to prevent MSU from forcing extra points.
Louisiana had Michigan State backed into a corner in the third set, holding a 23-22 lead. However, a service error and reception error gave the hosts lead and they capitalized by collecting a kill for the set point which extended the match.
The Spartans wouldn't face a deficit in the fourth set, then in the decisive fifth set used a pair of blocks during a critical 3-0 run to assert control at 13-8.
Friday's match marked the first meeting between the two programs since 1991. It was also the first-ever matchup on either school's campus.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Celeste Darling produced a team-high 14 kills while Kelsey Bennett (12 kills) and Wilson (10 kills) reached double figures for the second time on the day.
Three Ragin' Cajuns posted at least five blocks: Kara Barnes (7), Cami Hicks (7) and Wilson (5).
Jordan Valley closed out the first day of her Homecoming trip (from nearby Haslett) with a team-high tying 14 digs. Coco Gillett matched her total and Bennett picked up 13 digs to collected her second double-double of the day.
Setters Siena DeCambra and Reka Kotorman handed out 20-plus assists each for a second straight outing, finishing with 27 and 23, respectively.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana concludes play in the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational at Michigan State's Breslin Center on Saturday, August 27 meeting Fairfield at 9:00 a.m. (CDT). Live coverage is available on B1G+ (subscription fees apply).
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.
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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Team Stats
LA
MSU
Kills
57
73
Errors
27
32
Attempts
172
188
Hitting %
.174
.218
Points
79.0
92.0
Assists
55
67
Aces
6
6
Blocks
16.0
13.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
12
Aces
2
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
7
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MB
/ VolleyballOH
/ VolleyballRS
/ Volleyball
S
/ Volleyball
OH/L
/ Volleyball
MB
/ Volleyball
S
/ Volleyball
DS/L
/ VolleyballRS/MB
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