The LSU volleyball team bounced back after dropping three of its last four games to win back-to-back home games against Georgia and Auburn this weekend.
After the Tigers’ 3-1 win over Georgia on Friday, LSU played Auburn on Sunday looking to continue their 19-game winning streak against the conference rival, dating back to the 2001 season.
The Tigers defeated Auburn, 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22) in a tight match that went down to the wire after a dominant win in the first set for LSU.
LSU, which has also won 51 of its last 54 games versus SEC West opponents, out hit Auburn .303 to .143 in hitting percentage in the first set with Auburn recording six errors. LSU was in control with 13 team kills and 14 digs on the set.
“I think Auburn didn’t come in completely ready to play in the first match,” said junior outside hitter Madie Jones. “They came in and powered through the second and I think we relaxed a little bit and thought we had this. Any time it’s us versus them it’s going to be a tough set.”
The next two sets saw long, physical rallies, as both sides had to rely on their defenses, especially on the back row.
LSU posted 40 digs to Auburn’s 30 through the last two sets.
Senior defensive specialist Lauren Waclawczyk had eight digs on the day, which puts her within three of becoming No. 8 on LSU’s career digs list.
“Our back court took another step today,” said LSU coach Fran Flory. “Not only did they keep the ball off the floor, but they had great accurate digs that allowed Malorie to run under them and we could get some offensive plays out of