University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, November 7
Monroe, La.
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
7-15, 3-8SBC
3
at
1
ULM
4-21, 0-13SBC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| ULM | 20 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 1 |
Cajuns Work Their Way Past Warhawks in Series Opener
11/7/2024 10:38:00 PM | Volleyball
Strong finishes in final two sets carries Louisiana past ULM
MONROE – Sparked by a career-high 22 kills from Cailin Demps the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team started its two-match SBC series against ULM at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe with a 3-1 (25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-18) victory on Thursday, November 8.
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Demps collected her final nine kills over the third and fourth set as the Ragin' Cajuns (7-15, 3-8 SBC) broke free from a match deadlock with the Warhawks (4-21, 0-13 SBC).
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Twice in the decisive frames did Demps preserve the separation from ULM – a kill late in Set 3 preventing a 17-all tie and later on early in Set 4 with a 4-3 lead delivering a score that ignited a 6-2 run that placed UL comfortably ahead.
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The Ragin' Cajuns decisive 11-3 advantage in blocks sunk the Warhawks as well, showing up in key moments down the stretch of the final two frames.
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A combo block from Cami Hicks and Jaylynn McNeill followed that key Demps' tally in Set 3 and increased the lead to 19-16, and ULM got no closer than two points. Then in Set 4, McNeill joined Chelsea Gilmore on a pivotal stuff making it 18-15 for the trigger of a 5-1 spurt that created the final separation.
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The win was sealed from the service line as back-to-back aces from Megan Hawkins stretched the Set 4 lead to 21-16.
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Before the offense leaned upon Demps' arm, the Ragin' Cajuns used strong play from the middle in Set 1 with Hicks and Gilmore combining for nine kills to start the night with the lead. The bid at the season's first straight sets sweep was spoiled by ULM's set-ending 4-0 run that erased a 23-21 Cajuns lead.
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The Ragin' Cajuns out-performed the Warhawks win several statistical including kills (55-51), hitting percentage (.245-.168), aces (6-3), digs (87-76) and blocks (11-3).
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Louisiana picked up its 13th consecutive win over ULM dating back to 2019. It was also the first non-five set win of the season.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Demps' career-high kills tally marked the most recorded by a Ragin' Cajun in the 2024 season. She was supported by nine kills from Gilmore, eight kills from Abby Cunningham and seven kills from McNeill.
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Hicks took the lead on the frontline with a hand in six blocks. Gilmore and McNeill were both involved in five blocks apiece.
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Libero Mio Yamamoto's 26 digs marked her 11th outing of 20-plus scoops this season and the 21st overall in the Cajuns uniform.
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UL received a double-double from both of its setters. Senior Danielle Taix handed out 22 assists and collected 19 digs while Hawkins turned in 21 assists and 12 digs for her team-leading 11th double-double.
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Hawkins and fellow freshman Jazmine Gaston each served up two aces.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns and Warhawks are set to tangle again at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe to close out their two-match Sun Belt series.
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Louisiana's attempt at the series sweep can be seen live on ESPN+.
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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.
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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Demps collected her final nine kills over the third and fourth set as the Ragin' Cajuns (7-15, 3-8 SBC) broke free from a match deadlock with the Warhawks (4-21, 0-13 SBC).
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Twice in the decisive frames did Demps preserve the separation from ULM – a kill late in Set 3 preventing a 17-all tie and later on early in Set 4 with a 4-3 lead delivering a score that ignited a 6-2 run that placed UL comfortably ahead.
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The Ragin' Cajuns decisive 11-3 advantage in blocks sunk the Warhawks as well, showing up in key moments down the stretch of the final two frames.
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A combo block from Cami Hicks and Jaylynn McNeill followed that key Demps' tally in Set 3 and increased the lead to 19-16, and ULM got no closer than two points. Then in Set 4, McNeill joined Chelsea Gilmore on a pivotal stuff making it 18-15 for the trigger of a 5-1 spurt that created the final separation.
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The win was sealed from the service line as back-to-back aces from Megan Hawkins stretched the Set 4 lead to 21-16.
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Before the offense leaned upon Demps' arm, the Ragin' Cajuns used strong play from the middle in Set 1 with Hicks and Gilmore combining for nine kills to start the night with the lead. The bid at the season's first straight sets sweep was spoiled by ULM's set-ending 4-0 run that erased a 23-21 Cajuns lead.
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The Ragin' Cajuns out-performed the Warhawks win several statistical including kills (55-51), hitting percentage (.245-.168), aces (6-3), digs (87-76) and blocks (11-3).
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Louisiana picked up its 13th consecutive win over ULM dating back to 2019. It was also the first non-five set win of the season.
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LEADING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Demps' career-high kills tally marked the most recorded by a Ragin' Cajun in the 2024 season. She was supported by nine kills from Gilmore, eight kills from Abby Cunningham and seven kills from McNeill.
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Hicks took the lead on the frontline with a hand in six blocks. Gilmore and McNeill were both involved in five blocks apiece.
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Libero Mio Yamamoto's 26 digs marked her 11th outing of 20-plus scoops this season and the 21st overall in the Cajuns uniform.
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UL received a double-double from both of its setters. Senior Danielle Taix handed out 22 assists and collected 19 digs while Hawkins turned in 21 assists and 12 digs for her team-leading 11th double-double.
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Hawkins and fellow freshman Jazmine Gaston each served up two aces.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns and Warhawks are set to tangle again at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe to close out their two-match Sun Belt series.
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Louisiana's attempt at the series sweep can be seen live on ESPN+.
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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.
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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Players Mentioned
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/ Volleyball
OH/OPP
/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
MB
/ Volleyball
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/ Volleyball
MB
/ Volleyball
MB/OPP
/ Volleyball
DS
/ Volleyball
L
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
UL
ULM
Kills
55
51
Errors
17
23
Attempts
155
167
Hitting %
.245
.168
Points
72.0
57.0
Assists
54
50
Aces
6
3
Blocks
11.0
3.0
Game Leaders
Kills
22
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
5
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