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Volleyball

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...

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...