University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, September 3
Lafayette
6:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
2-2
3
vs
1
Southeastern Louisiana
0-4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern | 25 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
9/3/2026 10:20:00 PM | Volleyball
Louisiana notches second straight win and provides Kristi Gray with her 200th career victory
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team rallied after dropping the opening set to Southeastern, taking control over the final three frames to earn a 3-1 (22-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-16) victory on Thursday, September 3 at E.K. Long Gym in the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic.
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The come-from-behind triumph sealed the 200th career victory for head coach Kristi Gray and moved the Ragin' Cajuns (2-2) to 2-0 on their week-long homestand which wraps up Saturday, September 5 vs. Memphis.
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Louisiana used a balanced attack and a strong defensive effort at the net to overcome the early deficit. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the night with a .191 hitting percentage, 50 kills, 11 blocks and five service aces while holding the Lions (0-4) to a .128 hitting percentage.
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Sarah Schnell led the way offensively for Louisiana, recording a match-high 15 kills while adding four block assists. Lolo Lambert followed with 12 kills and 12 digs for a double-double, while Harley Krause contributed seven kills and four other Cajuns contributed multiple kills.
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Setter Rhyan Miciotto contributed four kills and directed the offense with 32 assists and added four service aces.
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Lindsey Henry anchored the Cajuns at the net with a match-high eight blocks while Kennedy Gustafson posted a match-high tying 13 digs.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Southeastern grabbed the early momentum in the opening set, rallying from a 19-14 deficit and fending off a late Louisiana response. The Lions closed the frame on top, 25-22, despite 12 Louisiana kills.
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The Cajuns answered in the second and avoided a two-set deficit after another Lions mid-frame surge. After SLU used a 5-1 run to cut the lead to 18-17, UL received a timely kill from Harley Krause to maintain the lead and sided out each of the five times the Lions pulled back within one down the stretch.
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The momentum continued in the third set, as Louisiana limited Southeastern to a .000 hitting percentage. With the defense holding down the Lions offense, UL was able to storm out to a 13-6 lead – an advantage which ultimately stood, giving the Cajuns the match lead.
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The Cajuns left little doubt in the fourth, immediately scoring five straight points after SLU took the opening rally. Louisiana hit .367 (14 K, 3 E, 30 TA) in the final set, piling up 14 kills while committing just three attack errors. UL also posted a 75% side out percentage in the final frame.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns have a day's rest on Friday before closing out the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic with a 1:00 p.m. match vs. Memphis on Saturday, September 5.
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After Saturday's contest, Louisiana embarks on a five-match road trip that starts in Tallahassee, Florida with a midweek match at Florida State (Sept. 9) and the Florida A&M Tournament (Sept. 10-12).
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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 come-from-behind triumph sealed the 200th career victory for head coach Kristi Gray and moved the Ragin' Cajuns (2-2) to 2-0 on their week-long homestand which wraps up Saturday, September 5 vs. Memphis.
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Louisiana used a balanced attack and a strong defensive effort at the net to overcome the early deficit. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the night with a .191 hitting percentage, 50 kills, 11 blocks and five service aces while holding the Lions (0-4) to a .128 hitting percentage.
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Sarah Schnell led the way offensively for Louisiana, recording a match-high 15 kills while adding four block assists. Lolo Lambert followed with 12 kills and 12 digs for a double-double, while Harley Krause contributed seven kills and four other Cajuns contributed multiple kills.
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Setter Rhyan Miciotto contributed four kills and directed the offense with 32 assists and added four service aces.
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Lindsey Henry anchored the Cajuns at the net with a match-high eight blocks while Kennedy Gustafson posted a match-high tying 13 digs.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Southeastern grabbed the early momentum in the opening set, rallying from a 19-14 deficit and fending off a late Louisiana response. The Lions closed the frame on top, 25-22, despite 12 Louisiana kills.
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The Cajuns answered in the second and avoided a two-set deficit after another Lions mid-frame surge. After SLU used a 5-1 run to cut the lead to 18-17, UL received a timely kill from Harley Krause to maintain the lead and sided out each of the five times the Lions pulled back within one down the stretch.
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The momentum continued in the third set, as Louisiana limited Southeastern to a .000 hitting percentage. With the defense holding down the Lions offense, UL was able to storm out to a 13-6 lead – an advantage which ultimately stood, giving the Cajuns the match lead.
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The Cajuns left little doubt in the fourth, immediately scoring five straight points after SLU took the opening rally. Louisiana hit .367 (14 K, 3 E, 30 TA) in the final set, piling up 14 kills while committing just three attack errors. UL also posted a 75% side out percentage in the final frame.
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UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns have a day's rest on Friday before closing out the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic with a 1:00 p.m. match vs. Memphis on Saturday, September 5.
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After Saturday's contest, Louisiana embarks on a five-match road trip that starts in Tallahassee, Florida with a midweek match at Florida State (Sept. 9) and the Florida A&M Tournament (Sept. 10-12).
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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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Players Mentioned
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OPP
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
SLU
UL
Kills
42
50
Errors
24
23
Attempts
141
141
Hitting %
.128
.191
Points
55.0
66.0
Assists
41
46
Aces
3
5
Blocks
10.0
11.0
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
12
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
4
Aces
4
Blocks
1
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