University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, November 13
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
15-13, 10-5SBC
3
vs
0
Coastal Carolina
12-13, 8-7SBC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina | 15 | 16 | 23 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
11/13/2026 9:59:00 PM | Volleyball
Schnell’s 17 kills lead Cajuns to fourth straight victory and first-ever win over Chanticleers
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team marched past Coastal Carolina for its first-ever victory over the Chanticleers, claiming a 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 sweep on Friday, November 13 at E.K. Long Gym to reach double figures in conference wins for the first time under Kristi Gray.
The Ragin' Cajuns (15-13, 10-5 SBC) earned their fourth consecutive victory, matching their season-best streak from October 2-16. Louisiana reached 10 conference wins for the first time since 2020 and moved within one victory of securing a winning season for the fifth time in Gray's six seasons.
UL held a commanding 44-28 advantage in kills and hit .344 in an offensive showcase that produced just 45 combined digs. The hitting percentage was the second-highest allowed by Coastal (12-13, 8-7 SBC) in conference play this season and Louisiana's second-best league mark, behind its .353 performance against Louisiana Tech on October 9.
Sarah Schnell finished with a match-high 17 kills, her 19th double-digit outing, and hit .467. Lolo Lambert added eight kills on .429 hitting, while Jazmine Gaston hit .417 with seven kills.
Grace Sweeney added seven kills. Rhyan Miciotto distributed 21 assists and Ryleigh Garis had 13. Kennedy Gustafson led Louisiana with eight digs and four of its nine aces.
Anzley Rinard paced the Chanticleers with 11 kills.
The crowd of 892 increased the season attendance to 9,895 which surpassed last season's record attendance of 9,518, allowing UL to set a season attendance record for the second straight season and fourth time in five years. Entering Saturday's series finale, the Ragin' Cajuns sit 105 fans away from reaching the season attendance goal of 10,000.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Sweeney served three consecutive aces to help Louisiana establish a 6-1 lead in the opening set. The Ragin' Cajuns hit a blistering .520 with 16 kills and scored the final six points, capped by a Gustafson ace.
Schnell delivered six kills in the second set, and UL broke away with seven straight points after Coastal pulled within 17-15. Gustafson supplied two aces during that stretch.
The Ragin' Cajuns erased a 16-11 deficit in the third, taking their first lead at 20-19 on Schnell's solo block. After the Chanticleers regained a 21-20 edge, Louisiana won five of the final seven points, with Schnell's kill sealing the sweep.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana completes regular season play and celebrates Senior Day on Saturday, November 14 when the series with Coastal Carolina finishes in a 2:00 p.m. match at E.K. Long Gym. Live coverage of the series finale is available on ESPN+.
The Senior Day ceremony, honoring libero Kennedy Gustafston and setters Ryleigh Garis and Nene Hawkins, takes place prior to the start of the match.
On Saturday, the Ragin' Cajuns have an opportunity to accomplish their goal of 10,000 in total attendance for the season, set a season-high winning streak and secure a winning record for the fifth time in six seasons with head coach Kristi Gray.
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.
Fans can support the volleyball student-athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Back Reaux Club (click here).
The Ragin' Cajuns (15-13, 10-5 SBC) earned their fourth consecutive victory, matching their season-best streak from October 2-16. Louisiana reached 10 conference wins for the first time since 2020 and moved within one victory of securing a winning season for the fifth time in Gray's six seasons.
UL held a commanding 44-28 advantage in kills and hit .344 in an offensive showcase that produced just 45 combined digs. The hitting percentage was the second-highest allowed by Coastal (12-13, 8-7 SBC) in conference play this season and Louisiana's second-best league mark, behind its .353 performance against Louisiana Tech on October 9.
Sarah Schnell finished with a match-high 17 kills, her 19th double-digit outing, and hit .467. Lolo Lambert added eight kills on .429 hitting, while Jazmine Gaston hit .417 with seven kills.
Grace Sweeney added seven kills. Rhyan Miciotto distributed 21 assists and Ryleigh Garis had 13. Kennedy Gustafson led Louisiana with eight digs and four of its nine aces.
Anzley Rinard paced the Chanticleers with 11 kills.
The crowd of 892 increased the season attendance to 9,895 which surpassed last season's record attendance of 9,518, allowing UL to set a season attendance record for the second straight season and fourth time in five years. Entering Saturday's series finale, the Ragin' Cajuns sit 105 fans away from reaching the season attendance goal of 10,000.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Sweeney served three consecutive aces to help Louisiana establish a 6-1 lead in the opening set. The Ragin' Cajuns hit a blistering .520 with 16 kills and scored the final six points, capped by a Gustafson ace.
Schnell delivered six kills in the second set, and UL broke away with seven straight points after Coastal pulled within 17-15. Gustafson supplied two aces during that stretch.
The Ragin' Cajuns erased a 16-11 deficit in the third, taking their first lead at 20-19 on Schnell's solo block. After the Chanticleers regained a 21-20 edge, Louisiana won five of the final seven points, with Schnell's kill sealing the sweep.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana completes regular season play and celebrates Senior Day on Saturday, November 14 when the series with Coastal Carolina finishes in a 2:00 p.m. match at E.K. Long Gym. Live coverage of the series finale is available on ESPN+.
The Senior Day ceremony, honoring libero Kennedy Gustafston and setters Ryleigh Garis and Nene Hawkins, takes place prior to the start of the match.
On Saturday, the Ragin' Cajuns have an opportunity to accomplish their goal of 10,000 in total attendance for the season, set a season-high winning streak and secure a winning record for the fifth time in six seasons with head coach Kristi Gray.
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.
Fans can support the volleyball student-athletes, and invest in the program's future, through The Cajuns Edge Fund (click here) to contribute directly to the Louisiana Athletics and Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation's revenue-sharing initiative or by joining the Back Reaux Club (click here).
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Players Mentioned
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
CCU
UL
Kills
28
44
Errors
12
13
Attempts
67
90
Hitting %
.239
.344
Points
36.0
57.0
Assists
27
41
Aces
3
9
Blocks
5.0
4.0
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
3
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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