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Volleyball

LSU sophomore middle blocker Jacqui Armer (13) serves 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.

Jacqui Armer influenced by family’s athletic pedigree

By JBriaan Johnson October 27, 2017

Sophomore middle blocker Jacqui Armer was rooted in a family that is overflowing with athletes that participated in a variety of sports. The Bradenton, Florida, native began playing volleyball in first...

LSU senior outside hitter Gina Tillis (12) celebrates with her teammates during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tillis, seniors behind turnaround season for Tigers

By JBriaan Johnson October 17, 2017

The LSU volleyball team has taken significant strides toward becoming a more respectable program in the Southeastern Conference. Over the past couple of seasons, the Tigers have struggled to establish...

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 stays undefeated at home, tops Alabama in four sets

By JBriaan Johnson October 15, 2017

LSU volleyball entered Sunday’s matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide looking to extend its current win streak to four games. A win over Alabama (14-7, 2-5 SEC) would also stretch LSU's (15-4,...

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.

LSU volleyball feeds off fan support, incline in attendance

By JBriaan Johnson October 10, 2017

LSU volleyball suffered last year from a scarce fan base alongside a disappointing season.The Tigers completed the season with nine wins, 20 losses overall and 4-14 in Southeastern Conference play. In...

LSU freshman middle blocker and outside hitter Taylor Bannister (7) prepares for the next play during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Taylor Bannister earns SEC Freshman of the Week honor

By JBriaan Johnson October 9, 2017

Freshman middle blocker Taylor Bannister earned the SEC Freshman of the Week honor for a second time this year. Bannister is the only freshman on LSU’s team to receive the award, let alone the only...

LSU freshman defensive specialist Raigen Cianciulli (5) serves the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball stays undefeated at home with win over Arkansas

By JBriaan Johnson October 8, 2017

The LSU volleyball team had to scratch and claw to come out victorious over a scrappy Arkansas squad. LSU (13-4, 4-2 SEC) defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-6, 2-4 SEC) in five sets, but struggled to...

The team celebrates 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.

LSU volleyball preps for showdown against Mississippi State

By JBriaan Johnson October 5, 2017

LSU volleyball (11-4, 2-2 SEC) will return to home to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-10, 0-4 SEC) Friday night. This game will be the first of a back-to-back home-stand this weekend for the...

LSU sophomore setter Anna Zwiebel (2) sets the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 win over the University of Houston on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball defeats Texas A&M in SEC opener

By JBriaan Johnson September 23, 2017

LSU’s volleyball team faced Texas A&M (3-5, 0-1 in SEC) in its first Southeastern Conference match this year. In front of the fifth-largest crowd in school history, LSU (10-2, 1-0 in SEC) fed...

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 off to fast start compared to last season

By JBriaan Johnson September 18, 2017

LSU volleyball has taken off to a very remarkable, yet unlikely, start to its season. The Tigers have raced out to a 9-2 start through their first 11 games, a start that soars past the 5-6 start from a...

The team celebrates 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.

LSU volleyball defeats Houston in straight sets

By JBriaan Johnson September 16, 2017

The LSU volleyball team entered its matchup with the Houston Cougars (3-3) on Saturday with hopes of breaking out of a recent funk. Coming off back-to-back losses to North Carolina and Baylor after starting...

Bannister's journey in volleyball, stepping away from family tradition

Bannister’s journey in volleyball, stepping away from family tradition

By JBriaan Johnson September 4, 2017

With her 6-foot-5 frame, long arms and unquestionable athletic ability, it’s no secret how freshman Taylor Bannister found her niche playing volleyball. The Missouri City, Texas native began to make...

LSU freshman setter Anna Zwiebel (6) prepares to serve during the Lady Tigers' 3-2 victory over the University of Georgia on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball sweeps USF Invitational

By JBriaan Johnson August 27, 2017

The LSU volleyball team could not ask for a better start to the 2017 season, sweeping the USF Invitational.   The Tigers (3-0) defeated the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-3) on Friday by a combined...