University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, October 24
Mobile, Ala.
6:00 p.m.
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South Alabama
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Louisiana Drops Opener to South Alabama in Three Sets
10/24/2024 9:11:00 PM | Volleyball
Ragin’ Cajuns overtaken by Jaguars precise attack
MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama's offense took the fast track to a decided match lead and claimed a 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-22) win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team on Thursday, October 24 in the opening match of a Sun Belt Conference series at Jaguar Gym in Mobile, Alabama.
The Jaguars (11-8, 7-2 SBC) scored 32 kills against only one error over the first two sets in opening a 2-0 match lead over the Ragin' Cajuns (6-12, 2-5 SBC). USA ended the night with an ultra-efficient .386 hitting percentage (48-6-110).
Louisiana was unable to get its blocking untracked, finishing the match with only three stuffs. The Ragin' Cajuns had only one block against the Jaguars' hot hand in the opening two sets preventing any change of momentum leading to a pair of double-digit margins.
UL gained its composure in Set 3 and didn't allow the Jaguars to break free from a back-and-forth start that was similar to the opening stanza. Knotted at 8-all, the Cajuns got a combined four kills from Cailin Demps and Lauryn Hill during a six-point run that opened a 14-8 lead.
Later it was Hill and Demps going back-to-back for kills to stretch the lead to 21-18 and put Louisiana in a position to potentially extend the match. Paced by four kills and a pair of key blocks the Jaguars would end the set on a 7-1 run to turn the Cajuns away.
South Alabama picked up its sixth consecutive win over Louisiana dating back to the 2021 season.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Hill and Demps led the way on offense with nine and eight kills, respectively. The duo accounted for 10 of UL's 15 kills in Set 3 to fuel the attempt at extending the contest.
Chelsea Gilmore netted six kills off of 11 error-free swings to provide a punch from the middle.
Cami Hicks had a hand in two blocks to push her season total over the century mark. Now at 101 blocks, it's the third consecutive 100-blocks season for the graduate middle blocker.
Libero Mio Yamamoto tied for the match lead with 13 digs. Setter Megan Hawkins added 10 digs while Hill and Kennedy Gustafson each attributed nine digs.
Hawkins passed out 20 assists to complete her team-leading ninth double-double.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns return to Jaguar Gym on the USA campus in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, October 25 to close out the two-match Sun Belt Conference series with South Alabama.
The rematch between the two SBC West Division foes is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. with live video coverage on ESPN+ and live stats available at CajunStats.com.
Friday's match brings a close to a four-match road stretch for Louisiana with the squad returning to E.K. Long Gym on November 1-2 to host Arkansas State.
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.
The Jaguars (11-8, 7-2 SBC) scored 32 kills against only one error over the first two sets in opening a 2-0 match lead over the Ragin' Cajuns (6-12, 2-5 SBC). USA ended the night with an ultra-efficient .386 hitting percentage (48-6-110).
Louisiana was unable to get its blocking untracked, finishing the match with only three stuffs. The Ragin' Cajuns had only one block against the Jaguars' hot hand in the opening two sets preventing any change of momentum leading to a pair of double-digit margins.
UL gained its composure in Set 3 and didn't allow the Jaguars to break free from a back-and-forth start that was similar to the opening stanza. Knotted at 8-all, the Cajuns got a combined four kills from Cailin Demps and Lauryn Hill during a six-point run that opened a 14-8 lead.
Later it was Hill and Demps going back-to-back for kills to stretch the lead to 21-18 and put Louisiana in a position to potentially extend the match. Paced by four kills and a pair of key blocks the Jaguars would end the set on a 7-1 run to turn the Cajuns away.
South Alabama picked up its sixth consecutive win over Louisiana dating back to the 2021 season.
LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Hill and Demps led the way on offense with nine and eight kills, respectively. The duo accounted for 10 of UL's 15 kills in Set 3 to fuel the attempt at extending the contest.
Chelsea Gilmore netted six kills off of 11 error-free swings to provide a punch from the middle.
Cami Hicks had a hand in two blocks to push her season total over the century mark. Now at 101 blocks, it's the third consecutive 100-blocks season for the graduate middle blocker.
Libero Mio Yamamoto tied for the match lead with 13 digs. Setter Megan Hawkins added 10 digs while Hill and Kennedy Gustafson each attributed nine digs.
Hawkins passed out 20 assists to complete her team-leading ninth double-double.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns return to Jaguar Gym on the USA campus in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, October 25 to close out the two-match Sun Belt Conference series with South Alabama.
The rematch between the two SBC West Division foes is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. with live video coverage on ESPN+ and live stats available at CajunStats.com.
Friday's match brings a close to a four-match road stretch for Louisiana with the squad returning to E.K. Long Gym on November 1-2 to host Arkansas State.
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.
- www.RaginCajuns.com -
Team Stats
UL
USA
Kills
33
48
Errors
16
6
Attempts
112
110
Hitting %
.152
.382
Points
37.0
63.0
Assists
32
45
Aces
1
8
Blocks
3.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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