University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, September 10
Tallahassee, Fla.
5:00 p.m. (CDT)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
2-5,0-0Sun Belt
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Florida A&M
3-4,0-0SWAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 25 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 2 |
| Florida A&M | 18 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
Louisiana Falls Just Short in Five-Set Battle at Florida A&M
9/10/2026 10:39:00 PM | Volleyball
Cajuns record 12 blocks and 12 aces; Lambert leads offense with 14 kills
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team built a two-set-to-one advantage and led late in the deciding frame, but Florida A&M rallied to take a five-set victory on Thursday, September 10 in the opening match of the FAMU Tournament at the Al Lawson Center.
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The Ragin' Cajuns fell 25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 18-25, 13-15 despite recording 12 service aces and 12 blocks. Louisiana dropped to 2-5, while the Rattlers improved to 3-4.
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The back-and-forth contest nearly ended in Louisiana's favor, the visitors clinging to a 13-11 lead in the deciding frame. However, the Rattlers scored the final four points to edge out the Ragin' Cajuns.
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UL doubled Florida A&M's block total and held a 12-8 advantage in aces. Both teams finished with 77 digs, while the Rattlers posted a 58-54 edge in kills and outhit Louisiana .192-.145.
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Lolo Lambert paced Louisiana with 14 kills and added nine digs, while Sarah Schnell contributed 10 kills and three blocks. Taylor Gaines supplied six kills in two sets, including five in the fourth.
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Rhyan Miciotto posted a double-double with 28 assists and 12 digs and led the Cajuns with four aces. Ryleigh Garis added 14 assists and three aces, while Sophia Armstrong also served three aces.
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Kennedy Gustafson anchored the back row with a match-high 28 digs. Emily Williams and Lindsey Henry each totaled four blocks, with Williams recording three solo stops.
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LaDonna Trantham paced Florida A&M with 23 kills and 12 digs. Sydney Whitfield added 10 kills, Taylor contributed 45 assists and 11 digs, and Sydney Humes led the Rattlers with 23 digs.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Armstrong delivered two aces during a five-point burst that turned an 11-10 deficit into a 15-11 lead in the opening set. Louisiana stretched the margin to 23-15, and Henry's solo block finished the frame.
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The Cajuns led 14-9 in the second before Florida A&M rallied. Louisiana recovered from a 20-17 deficit to move ahead 22-21, but the Rattlers closed with four consecutive points.
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Louisiana regained the match lead by holding the Rattlers to a .000 hitting percentage in the third. Four Cajuns blocks helped secure the 25-19 decision.
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Florida A&M never trailed in the fourth, pulling away from a 4-4 tie to force the deciding set. Louisiana then surged ahead 7-2 in the fifth behind consecutive Garis aces, but the Rattlers erased the deficit and finished the comeback on Makenzie Taylor's ace.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to the Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, September 11 for Day 2 of the FAMU Tournament, taking on Hampton in a 3:00 p.m. (CDT) contest.
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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.
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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The Ragin' Cajuns fell 25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 18-25, 13-15 despite recording 12 service aces and 12 blocks. Louisiana dropped to 2-5, while the Rattlers improved to 3-4.
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The back-and-forth contest nearly ended in Louisiana's favor, the visitors clinging to a 13-11 lead in the deciding frame. However, the Rattlers scored the final four points to edge out the Ragin' Cajuns.
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UL doubled Florida A&M's block total and held a 12-8 advantage in aces. Both teams finished with 77 digs, while the Rattlers posted a 58-54 edge in kills and outhit Louisiana .192-.145.
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Lolo Lambert paced Louisiana with 14 kills and added nine digs, while Sarah Schnell contributed 10 kills and three blocks. Taylor Gaines supplied six kills in two sets, including five in the fourth.
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Rhyan Miciotto posted a double-double with 28 assists and 12 digs and led the Cajuns with four aces. Ryleigh Garis added 14 assists and three aces, while Sophia Armstrong also served three aces.
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Kennedy Gustafson anchored the back row with a match-high 28 digs. Emily Williams and Lindsey Henry each totaled four blocks, with Williams recording three solo stops.
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LaDonna Trantham paced Florida A&M with 23 kills and 12 digs. Sydney Whitfield added 10 kills, Taylor contributed 45 assists and 11 digs, and Sydney Humes led the Rattlers with 23 digs.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Armstrong delivered two aces during a five-point burst that turned an 11-10 deficit into a 15-11 lead in the opening set. Louisiana stretched the margin to 23-15, and Henry's solo block finished the frame.
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The Cajuns led 14-9 in the second before Florida A&M rallied. Louisiana recovered from a 20-17 deficit to move ahead 22-21, but the Rattlers closed with four consecutive points.
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Louisiana regained the match lead by holding the Rattlers to a .000 hitting percentage in the third. Four Cajuns blocks helped secure the 25-19 decision.
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Florida A&M never trailed in the fourth, pulling away from a 4-4 tie to force the deciding set. Louisiana then surged ahead 7-2 in the fifth behind consecutive Garis aces, but the Rattlers erased the deficit and finished the comeback on Makenzie Taylor's ace.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
Louisiana returns to the Al Lawson Center in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, September 11 for Day 2 of the FAMU Tournament, taking on Hampton in a 3:00 p.m. (CDT) contest.
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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.
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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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
LA
FAMU
Kills
54
58
Errors
29
26
Attempts
173
167
Hitting %
.145
.192
Points
78.0
72.0
Assists
52
52
Aces
12
8
Blocks
12
6
Game Leaders
Kills
14
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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