The LSU volleyball team finished its four-match road stretch in fashion with two wins this weekend.
The Tigers got off to a slow start at Georgia on Sunday, falling 25-20 in the first set.
LSU stormed back to take the second and third sets behind the arms of senior middle blocker Michele Williams and junior outside hitter Madie Jones.
Jones ended the day with 21 kills, while Williams added 19.
“We’re not always starting off strong,” Williams said. “But we’re finishing strong and that’s helping us to start off the next game with more again.”
LSU’s victory against Auburn on Friday didn’t come down to a fifth set, but it did feature multiple tight sets.
LSU won, 3-1, but none of the four sets were decided by more than the minimum two points.
During the match, there were 51 ties and 26 lead changes.
The victory against Auburn marked a career night for freshman outside hitter Helen Boyle. Boyle helped on offense and defense, accounting for a career-high 18 kills and leading the team with 18 digs.
LSU also accumulated a season-high 15 blocks Friday.
Flory put the nature of the close wins in perspective.
“Certainly winning is important,” she said. “It’s the only acceptable thing at this point in the season, but to be able to win in this manner is a new leap for this