The LSU volleyball team opened its season with two dominating wins on Friday.
The Tigers started off with a dominating 3-0 sweep over Alcorn State, (25-7, 25-14, 25-12) highlighted by strong performances from sophomore right side Nicole Willis and junior outside hitter Madie Jones.
Both sent home nine kills, which was a career best for Willis.
LSU continued the hot start with a 3-0 sweep of Louisiana- Lafayette (25-13, 25-13, 25-6), led by Preseason All-Southeastern Conference Team middle blocker duo Michele Williams and Desiree Elliott.
Freshman Malorie Pardo set the Tigers to a .638 team hitting percentage, an LSU single-match record.
Elliott racked up 14 kills, while Williams and Jones also tacked on 10 each.
“From the start we were playing very fast,” Elliott said. “The team lit the fire under me and I took off with