University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Saturday, November 7
Monroe, La.
1:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
14-13,9-5Sun Belt
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ULM
9-19,3-11Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| ULM | 13 | 22 | 20 | 0 |
11/7/2026 6:04:00 PM | Volleyball
Cajuns produce 50 kills, remain in line for first-round bye in Sun Belt Tournament
MONROE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team powered past ULM 25-13, 25-22, 25-20 on Saturday, November 7 at B1Bank Fant Coliseum in Monroe, Louisiana, completing a Sun Belt Conference volleyball series sweep and remaining in line for a first-round bye in the conference tournament.
The Ragin' Cajuns (14-13, 9-5 SBC) defeated the Warhawks (9-19, 3-11 SBC) for the 18th consecutive meeting and secured their second SBC series sweep of the season.
Louisiana produced at least 15 kills in each set, finishing with a 50-32 advantage while outhitting ULM .304-.177. Five Cajuns recorded seven or more kills as UL increased its production from 15 kills in the opener to 17 in the second set and 18 in the finale.
Lolo Lambert led Louisiana with 13 kills, marking her 15th double-digit performance this season. Sarah Schnell added 12 on .393 hitting, reaching double figures for the fourth straight match, eighth time in nine outings and 19th time overall.
Grace Sweeney added eight kills and 11 digs, while Emily Williams and Jazmine Gaston each contributed seven kills.
Kennedy Gustafson collected a match-high 22 digs. Rhyan Miciotto distributed 24 assists, and Ryleigh Garis added 17.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Ragin' Cajuns never trailed in the opening set, building a 9-3 lead and hitting .424 with only one attack error. Schnell supplied six kills, and UL scored the final five points to finish the frame.
Louisiana erased a 17-14 deficit in the second set before making its decisive move after falling behind 20-19. Schnell contributed two kills during a four-point run that put the Cajuns ahead 23-20. Grace Sweeney delivered the final two UL points on kills.
In the third, UL turned a 9-5 deficit into a 13-9 lead with eight consecutive points, including seven on Sweeney's serve. Lambert recorded six kills in the frame, and Williams' kill completed the sweep.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana will host Coastal Carolina at E.K. Long Gym in the final SBC two-match series of the regular season. First serve in the opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13 then the teams meet in the regular-season finale on Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Both matches can be seen live on ESPN+.
UL is celebrating Senior Weekend during the series with the Chanticleers. The Senior Day ceremony, honoring libero Kennedy Gustafston and setters Ryleigh Garis and Nene Hawkins, takes place prior to Saturday's match.
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 (14-13, 9-5 SBC) defeated the Warhawks (9-19, 3-11 SBC) for the 18th consecutive meeting and secured their second SBC series sweep of the season.
Louisiana produced at least 15 kills in each set, finishing with a 50-32 advantage while outhitting ULM .304-.177. Five Cajuns recorded seven or more kills as UL increased its production from 15 kills in the opener to 17 in the second set and 18 in the finale.
Lolo Lambert led Louisiana with 13 kills, marking her 15th double-digit performance this season. Sarah Schnell added 12 on .393 hitting, reaching double figures for the fourth straight match, eighth time in nine outings and 19th time overall.
Grace Sweeney added eight kills and 11 digs, while Emily Williams and Jazmine Gaston each contributed seven kills.
Kennedy Gustafson collected a match-high 22 digs. Rhyan Miciotto distributed 24 assists, and Ryleigh Garis added 17.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Ragin' Cajuns never trailed in the opening set, building a 9-3 lead and hitting .424 with only one attack error. Schnell supplied six kills, and UL scored the final five points to finish the frame.
Louisiana erased a 17-14 deficit in the second set before making its decisive move after falling behind 20-19. Schnell contributed two kills during a four-point run that put the Cajuns ahead 23-20. Grace Sweeney delivered the final two UL points on kills.
In the third, UL turned a 9-5 deficit into a 13-9 lead with eight consecutive points, including seven on Sweeney's serve. Lambert recorded six kills in the frame, and Williams' kill completed the sweep.
UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana will host Coastal Carolina at E.K. Long Gym in the final SBC two-match series of the regular season. First serve in the opener is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13 then the teams meet in the regular-season finale on Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Both matches can be seen live on ESPN+.
UL is celebrating Senior Weekend during the series with the Chanticleers. The Senior Day ceremony, honoring libero Kennedy Gustafston and setters Ryleigh Garis and Nene Hawkins, takes place prior to Saturday's match.
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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LA
ULM
Kills
50
32
Errors
12
12
Attempts
125
113
Hitting %
.304
.177
Points
61.0
40.0
Assists
47
31
Aces
6
4
Blocks
5
4
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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