With five games still remaining in its Southeastern Conference schedule, LSU’s volleyball team has already captured its fifth-straight SEC Western Division title after a 3-0 (29-27, 25-18, 25-16) victory against Ole Miss on the road Friday night.
The victory was the 12th in the last 13 matches for the No. 19 Tigers (19-5, 13-2), who have recorded nine sweeps in that span. It was also the sixth straight victory against the Rebels (8-17, 2-13) for LSU and the 27th straight victory against SEC West opponents.
The Tigers have also surpassed their victory total from last season (18) with the victory against the Rebels.
Senior outside hitter Marina Skender powered home 17 kills with 11 digs to rack up her tenth double-double of the season.
Fellow senior middle blocker Brittnee Cooper added on 12 kills on 20 attempts.
Senior setter Sam Dabbs dished out 39 assists for the Tigers.
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Volleyball: Tigers clinch SEC Western Division Title – 11:53 p.m.
November 7, 2009