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Volleyball

Assistant coach Trey Cruz trains his players during practice in the PMAC on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Assistant coach Trey Cruz brings defensive expertise from beach volleyball to the court

By Mattison Allen September 4, 2018

Trey Cruz is no stranger to volleyball. After two seasons as an assistant coach for LSU’s beach volleyball team, Cruz is returning to the hardwood. In May, head coach Fran Flory announced he would...

LSU freshman outside hitter Paige Hilliard (23) cheers on her team from the sidelines during the Lady Tigers' 1-3 loss in the PMAC against Duke on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Freshman Paige Hilliard finds a second home in LSU volleyball family

By Kennedi Landry September 4, 2018

4,489 — That’s how many miles are between Baton Rouge and Ka’a’awa, Hawaii, the hometown of freshman outside hitter Paige Hilliard.And no two places could be more different from...

LSU junior outside hitter Toni Rodriguez (25) spikes the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-1 victory over Auburn University on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball begins season with three games in Waco

By JBriaan Johnson August 24, 2018

LSU volleyball begins its season on the road in Waco, Texas against a familiar opponent: the Baylor Bears. Baylor will be one of three opponents the Tigers will face this weekend including Marquette and...

Coach Fran Flory speaks to her players during the Lady Tigers' 3-1 victory over Auburn University on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball freshmen hope to build off strong 2017 season

By JBriaan Johnson August 22, 2018

With a new season looming, LSU volleyball has its sights set on success for the 2018 season. Last season, the Tigers orchestrated coach Fran Flory’s winningest season since 2014, led by a collection...

LSU sophomore setter Anna Zwiebel (2) (left), freshman defensive specialist Raigen Cianciulli (5) (middle), and freshman middle blocker and outside hitter Taylor Bannister (7) (right) celebrate a point during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Bannister, Cianciulli earn AVCA South Region honors

By JBriaan Johnson December 5, 2017

Freshmen Taylor Bannister and Raigen Cianciulli both earned AVCA South Region freshman honors on Tuesday following the team's first NCAA tournament appearance since 2014.  Outside hitter Bannister...

LSU freshman middle blocker and outside hitter Taylor Bannister (7) spike the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-1 victory over the University of Alabama on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball’s turnaround season leads to postseason berth

By JBriaan Johnson November 29, 2017

LSU has had a great deal of success throughout this season compared to its recent years. After winning only 18 games throughout the last two seasons, the Tigers finished with 20 wins and 9 losses this...

The Lady Tigers huddle before the game during their 3-1 victory over Auburn University on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball earns NCAA tournament bid

By JBriaan Johnson November 27, 2017

LSU volleyball has been granted a postseason berth for the first time since 2014. The Tigers will face San Diego in the first round. LSU (20-9, 11-7 Southeastern Conference) will be in the NCAA tournament...

LSU freshman defensive specialist Raigen Cianciulli (5) (left), junior outside hitter Toni Rodriguez (25) (middle), and sophomore setter Anna Zwiebel (2) (right) celebrate during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Toni Rodriguez’s obstacles, injuries led to success in volleyball

By JBriaan Johnson November 15, 2017

Junior outside hitter Toni Rodriguez's road to becoming an LSU Tiger was not the easiest. Throughout her athletic career, Rodriguez has had her share of injuries that sidelined her for significant...

The starting players huddle up before the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball welcomes five signees to program

By JBriaan Johnson November 9, 2017

As the postseason begins to loom, coach Fran Flory and the LSU volleyball program announced five signees that will join the Tigers next fall. The five are Darian Goins, Whitney Foreman, Leigh Maher, Paige...

Assistant coach Ethan Pheister helps with drills at volleyball practice on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in the PMAC Practice Facility.

Youthful coaching adds new dynamic, energy to Tigers

By JBriaan Johnson November 8, 2017

Coaching is an essential aspect for all levels of sports, whether it is high school, college or professional. A rarity in the world of coaching is a team - specifically a college team - with young adults...

The volleyball team celebrates after score a point during the Lady Tigers' 3-1 victory over the University of Alabama on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball remains positive despite recent struggles

By JBriaan Johnson November 5, 2017

After a hard-fought loss to Kentucky and a loss to the hands of Tennessee at home, LSU scrambled to collect a road win against Arkansas. In the victory, there were areas of vulnerability exposed that the...

LSU sophomore setter Anna Zwiebel (2) sets the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-1 victory over the University of Alabama on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball drops second straight home game to Tennessee

By JBriaan Johnson October 29, 2017

Coming off its first home loss to conference-foe Kentucky, the LSU volleyball team looked to regroup against Tennessee. With both teams coming off five-set losses, each team desperately needed to collect...