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

LSU’s winning streak ends with weekend losses to Florida, South Carolina

By Chris Caldarera October 16, 2016

The LSU volleyball team’s two-game winning streak was short lived. The Tigers (7-12, 2-6 Southeastern Conference) followed up back-to-back conference wins against Ole Miss and Georgia with back-to-back...

LSU senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6) and freshman setter Anna Zwiebel (2) defends ball during 3-1 loss against Texas A& M on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

On two-match win streak, LSU sets for Florida, Gamecocks this weekend

By Jourdan Riley October 13, 2016

Two match victories served as a lifeline for the LSU women’s volleyball team’s confidence, and it’s looking for two more this weekend. LSU (7-10, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) competes...

LSU freshman settler Anna Zwiebel (2) prompts to defend ball during 3-1 loss against Texas A& M on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU snaps six-match losing streak, scheduled to meet No. 9 Florida Friday

By Chris Caldarera October 11, 2016

The LSU volleyball team finally broke its six-match losing skid last week. Its most recent losing streak was the team’s longest since last season when the Tigers dropped their last nine matches of...

LSU volleyball head coach Fran Flory strategizes with players during the Tigers' 3-1 loss against Southern Miss on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU travels to Ole Miss Wednesday in hopes to gain first SEC win

By JOURDAN RILEY October 4, 2016

The LSU volleyball team formed a circle, eyes falling intensely on LSU coach Fran Flory. Flory could be overheard telling the team, “You are not failing,” before the huddle dispersed and practice...

LSU drops Friday, Sunday matches against Texas A&M and Missouri

By Chris Caldarera October 2, 2016

LSU’s volleyball team dropped two matches against Southeastern Conference opponents over the weekend. Against Texas A&M (8-6, SEC 2-1) on Friday, the Tigers (5-10, 0-4 SEC) jumped out to an early...

LSU players gather after winning a point during the Tigers' 0-3 loss against the University of Arkansas on September 25, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU hoping new approach ends four-game losing streak

By Jourdan Riley September 29, 2016

LSU coach Fran Flory decided the LSU volleyball team needs a new approach after a four-game losing streak to Baylor, Florida State, Auburn and Arkansas. Flory said she plans to showcase each player’s...

LSU sophomore setter Lindsay Flory (16) sets the ball for freshman middle blocker Jacqui Armer (13) during the Tigers' 0-3 loss against the University of Arkansas on September 25, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU seeing improvement, still trying to get over the hump

By Chris Caldarera September 28, 2016

In an era of high-speed computers and data collection, statistics have become integral to modern-day sports. The LSU volleyball team is no stranger to the use of stats on paper to improve its game on the...

LSU sophomore setter Lindsay Flory (16) serves the ball during the Tigers' 0-3 loss against the University of Arkansas on September 25, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU volleyball falls to Arkansas, continues losing streak

By Jourdan Riley September 26, 2016

The LSU volleyball team can’t seem to find it’s spark. After 3 consecutive match losses, LSU (5-8 Overall, 0-2 SEC) rallied against Arkansas at 1 p.m. today at the PMAC. On Friday, the Tigers...

LSU freshman middle blocker Jariel Tureaud (14) and senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson (6) block the ball during the 0-3 loss against Baylor University on wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tigers look for first SEC win after two-straight losses

By Jourdan Riley September 22, 2016

When the Tigers compete against Auburn at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Auburn Arena after a two-game losing streak, including losses to Baylor and Florida State on Sept. 14 and Sept. 18, sophomore Toni Rodriguez...

LSU senior middle blocker Tiara Gibson spikes the ball on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, during the Tigers 3-0 loss to Florida State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Tigers remain winless at home: ‘We’re still learning’

By Chris Caldarera September 21, 2016

LSU’s volleyball team just hasn’t been able to figure it out yet. The Tigers (5-6) have played, and lost, a total of five games on their newly-installed home floor at the PMAC. In three of...

LSU senior middleblocker Tiara Gibson (#6) takes the court on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, during the Tigers 3-0 loss to Florida State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU loses sixth match in straight-set sweep against No. 13 Florida State

By Chris Caldarera September 18, 2016

No. 13 Florida State defeated the LSU volleyball team in straight sets Sunday afternoon at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU (5-6) remains without a win at home. The first set rallied back-and-forth...

Courtesy of Sydney Mukes

‘Stay strong for the kids’: Sydney Mukes, LSU players find motivation in mother’s battle against cancer

By Jourdan Riley September 15, 2016

The Mukes family planned a trip to Hawaii to celebrate Sydney Mukes’ high school graduation in May, her commitment to LSU and her mother Sharon being cancer free for five years. To freshman outside...