Louisiana Set to Tackle String of Matches in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Volleyball team spends the week on the road in Tallahassee, Florida with stops on the campuses of Florida State and Florida A&M for matches that are scheduled from Wednesday-Saturday, September 9-12.

Louisiana (2-3) starts the week off with a midweek contest against FSU on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) from Tully Gymnasium. The Ragin' Cajuns-Seminoles matchup airs on ACCNX.

On Thursday, the scene transitions to the Al Lawson Center for the FAMU Tournament with contests against host-Florida A&M (Sept. 10), Hampton (Sept. 11) and FIU (Sept. 12).

The Ragin' Cajuns are coming off a 2-1 homestand highlighted by increased offensive production charged by Lolo Lambert's 49 kills (4.1/set) and steady frontline defense led by Lindsey Henry's 17 blocks (1.4/set). UL scored 13.3 kills per set on .234 hitting and held foes to a meager .154 hitting percentage.

Lambert has hit double digits in kills four straight outings and is averaging 3.6 kills per set. Henry (22 blocks) leads a group of four players that have already reached double digits in blocks.

Starting with the trip to Tallahassee, the Ragin' Cajuns play their next five matches on the road.

THE MATCHUPS
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Florida State // Tallahassee, Fla. // 5:00 p.m. (CT)
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Thursday, Sept. 10 at Florida A&M // Tallahassee, Fla. // 5:00 p.m. (CT)
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Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Hampton // Tallahassee, Fla. // 3:00 p.m. (CT)
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Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. FIU // Tallahassee, Fla. // 12:00 p.m. (CT)
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SERIES HISTORY
- Florida State: FSU leads, 3-0 | Last match: L, 0-3 on 2/27/2021 in Tallahassee, Fla.
Streak: FSU +3
- Florida A&M: UL leads, 3-0 | Last match: W, 3-2 on 9/20/2024 at E.K. Long Gym
Streak: UL +3
- Hampton: First Meeting
Streak: –
- FIU: UL leads, 9-8 | Last match: W, 3-1 on 10/5/2012 in Miami, Fla.
Streak: UL +2

SET POINTS

The Ragin' Cajuns spend a week in Tallahassee, Florida with stops at Florida State and Florida A&M.
It's the start of a five-match road swing which concludes next Tuesday (Sept. 15) at Southeastern.
Louisiana plays a midweek match at FSU (Sept. 9) then transitions to FAMU for a three-day tournament.
Louisiana continues the 50th anniversary season in program history (launched as a D1 program in 1976).
Head coach Kristi Gray collected her 200th career win in the September 3 win over Southeastern.
UL's offense displayed its potential last week, hitting .190-plus each match and averaging 13.3 kills throughout the homestand.
Lolo Lambert (3.6 k/s) and Sarah Schnell (3.1 k/s) and are the early frontrunners leading the offense.
Boosted by a career-high 25 kills vs. Memphis, Lolo Lambert piled up 49 during Week 2 action.
It's taken Lindsey Henry only two weeks to reach 20 blocks (22 actual). She's one of four Cajuns who've already vaulted into double-figure block assists.
Harley Krause's 14 kills vs. Memphis marked her highest output with the Ragin' Cajuns.
In contrast 2025 when UL had 11 newcomers, this season's roster has 14 returning players.
Outside hitters Marlee Ervin and Grace Sweeney and opposite hitter Jazmine Gaston, are each coming off a 150-plus kills campaign.
Middle blocker Lindsey Henry, who posted 88 blocks in her collegiate debut last season, is leading returner on the frontline.
Libero Kennedy Gustafson ranked Top 5 in the SBC last season with a career-best 392 digs (4.17/set).
The Ragin' Cajuns ranked Top 3 in the SBC in offense (kills per set and hitting percentage) in 2025.
In the Sun Belt Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Ragin' Cajuns were picked fourth in the West division.

NUMBERS TO KNEAUX
2.3: UL's averaging 2.3 blocks per set using strength in numbers – four players already have double-figure block assist totals.
49: Lolo Lambert took charge on offense in Week 2, totaling 49 kills (4.08/set) on last week's homestand.
.154: The Ragin' Cajuns defense limited the opposition to .154 hitting across the three matches last week, holding foes to 11.5 kills per set.
50: Established as a D1 program in 1976, Louisiana Volleyball celebrates its 50th anniversary season in the fall of 2026.

UP NEXT FOR LOUISIANA
The Ragin' Cajuns complete their road trip on Tuesday, September 15 in Hammond taking on Southeastern at 6:30 p.m. in the University Center. Louisiana, which defeated SLU 3-1 on Sept. 3 at E.K. Long Gym, goes for the season sweep.

Louisiana then returns home to E.K. Long Gym for the Ragin' Cajuns Classic from Thursday-Saturday, September 17-19. The Ragin' Cajuns kick off the tournament with a 6:00 p.m. battle on Thursday (Sept. 17) against Mississippi State – the first visit by an SEC squad to E.K. Long since MSU's last visit in 2006.

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