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LSU sophomore defensive specialist Katie Kampen (9) dives for the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-2 victory over the University of Georgia on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

In final two games this season, LSU is playing for pride, players say

By Chris Caldarera November 22, 2016

It’s been an up-and-down season for LSU’s volleyball team this year, and with only two games left to play, the Tigers’ ride is almost finished. The Tigers (9-18, 4-12 Southeastern Conference)...

LSU freshman outside hitter Sydney Mukes (19) spikes the ball during the Tigers' 3-1 loss against the University of South Carolina on October 16, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tigers drop second-consecutive match in 3-1 loss to Tennessee Sunday

By Chris Caldarera | @Caldarera_TDR November 20, 2016

LSU (9-18, 4-12 Southeastern Conference) fell to Tennessee, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon in Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena. LSU, now, finds itself in a two-match losing streak. The rut comes a week...

LSU junior outside hitter/right side hitter Gina Tillis (12) and sophomore outside hitter and right side Toni Rodriguez (25) swap sides during between sets 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 falls to Kentucky Friday, Tigers set for Tennessee Sunday afternoon

By Chris Caldarera | @Caldarera_TDR November 20, 2016

LSU’s volleyball team experienced its two match win streak disappear on Friday night in the Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers (9-17, 4-11 Southeastern Conference) fell to No. 23 Kentucky in a three-set...

LSU sophomore defensive specialist Katie Kampen (9) dives for the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-2 victory over the University of Georgia on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tigers eyeing three-win weekend, beginning Friday with Kentucky

By Chris Caldarera | @caldarera11 November 17, 2016

LSU volleyball wants a turkey this Thanksgiving season. However, the Tigers (9-16, 4-10 Southeastern Conference) aren’t looking for a traditional turkey filled with stuffing and smothered in gravy....

LSU junior defensive specialist Kelly Quinn (20) returns the ball during the Lady Tigers' 3-2 victory over the University of Georgia on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Notebook: Tigers confident about upcoming road matches: ‘Working hard to get over the hump’

By Chris Caldarera | @Caldarera_TDR November 15, 2016

LSU’s volleyball team is riding a wave of confidence after two wins last weekend against Georgia, 3-2, on Nov. 11 and Mississippi State, 3-0, on Nov. 13 in the PMAC. Prior to last weekend’s...

LSU junior outside hitter Gina Tillis (12) spikes the ball during the Tigers' 3-0 win against Mississippi State on Nov. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU wins first two home matches this season after three-set sweep Sunday

By Jourdan Riley | @Jourdan_TDR November 13, 2016

LSU’s weekend momentum strengthened with a sweep against Mississippi State on Sunday. Roughly four hours before the arena crew would have to flip the PMAC’s volleyball court to a basketball...

The team celebrates after their 3-2 victory over the University of Georgia on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

‘We all feel relieved’: LSU gains first win at home this season Friday

By Jourdan Riley | @Jourdan_TDR November 12, 2016

Finally, LSU's players rejoiced. LSU (3-10 Southeastern Conference, 8-16 overall) achieved its first home game victory by forcing the Georgia Bulldogs (1-12 SEC, 13-13) into five sets. LSU claimed the...

LSU sophomore middleblocker Olivia Beyer (8) and sophomore outside hitter/ right side Toni Rodriguez (25) reset before the serve during the Tigers' 3-1 loss against Ole Miss on November 4, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU hoping to break 11-game home losing streak this weekend

By Chris Caldarera | @Caldarera_TDR November 10, 2016

It’s time for LSU to try again. The Tigers (7-16, 2-10 Southeastern Conference) are once again presented with an opportunity to boost team morale and earn their first home-court win of the season...

LSU senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6) spikes the ball during the Tigers' 3-1 loss against Ole Miss on November 4, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tiara Gibson’s ‘nothing-to-lose’ attitude guiding LSU through final six games this season

By Chris Caldarera | @Caldarera_TDR November 9, 2016

The audible thuds of volleyballs slamming into walls were heard at LSU’s practice facility Monday as the Tigers completed a drill. During the exercise, one player’s voice rose above the noise....

LSU senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6), junior setter and defensive specialist Cheyenne Wood (23), and head coach Fran Flory await the start of play on Friday Oct. 14, 2016 during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 loss to the Florida Gators in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Six games remain, LSU’s search for first SEC win at home continues

By Chris Caldarera | Caldarera_TDR November 8, 2016

With only six games left in the regular season, LSU’s volleyball team finds itself in a league of its own. The Tigers (7-16, 2-10 Southeastern Conference) are the only team in the SEC without a home...

LSU senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6), junior setter and defensive specialist Cheyenne Wood (23), and head coach Fran Flory await the start of play on Friday Oct. 14, 2016 during the Lady Tigers' 3-0 loss to the Florida Gators in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU hopes to win first home game vs. Ole Miss, end inconsistency

By Jourdan Riley | @Jourdan_TDR November 4, 2016

The LSU volleyball team hopes to break its five-game losing streak and gain its third Southeastern Conference victory when it faces Ole Miss for the second time. The two will play will meet when LSU hosts...

LSU sophomore middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6) jumps to block the ball during the Tigers' 3-1 loss against the University of South Carolina on October 16, 2016 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tigers working to fix offensive struggles, improve defense

By Chris Caldarera | @Caldarera_TDR November 3, 2016

Statistics have not been favorable for LSU’s volleyball team this season. The Tigers (7-15, 2-9 Southeastern Conference) are not only winless on their home floor, but the team is stuck in a six-match...