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LSU junior middle blocker Desiree Elliott (4) spikes the ball past Georgia junior outside hitter Brittany Northcutt (7) and freshman middle blocker Jasmine Eatmon (17)

Volleyball: LSU falls to Georgia in close match

By Tyler Nunez October 4, 2012

The LSU volleyball team’s woes continued Wednesday as it fell to Georgia in a grueling five-set match in the PMAC. With the loss, the Tigers fell to an overall record of 6-10 record and 2-5 in...

LSU senior defensive specialist Sam Delahoussaye serves the ball Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 during the Tigers' match against Georgia in the PMAC.

Volleyball: Delahoussaye to replace injured Mannari

By Mike Gegenheimer October 3, 2012

The past two months have not been kind to the LSU volleyball team. The Tigers went 4-5 in pre-conference play only to see senior libero Meghan Mannari go down with a high ankle sprain before their first...

Freshman defensive specialist Haley Smith (15) celebrates with Sam Delahoussaye (3), senior defensive specialist, Friday, Sept. 21, during the Tigers’ win against Kentucky.

Volleyball: Haley Smith rises to the occasion

By Tyler Nunez October 2, 2012

She may have come from humble beginnings, but LSU freshman defensive specialist Haley Smith has had a journey fit for Hollywood. “Haley has been an amazing story,” said LSU coach Fran Flory....

Junior middle blocker Desiree Elliot (4) celebrates after a spike with sophomore outside hitter Helen Boyle (8) and sophomore setter Malorie Pardo.

Volleyball: LSU ends weekend with split record

By Tyler Nunez September 30, 2012

The LSU volleyball team continued struggling to find consistency this weekend, falling to Arkansas on Sunday after earning a five-set comeback victory in its Friday match against Mississippi State. LSU...

Junior middle blocker Desiree Elliot (4) celebrates after a spike with sophomore outside hitter Helen Boyle (8) and sophomore setter Malorie Pardo.

Volleyball: Tigers hit the road for two ‘tough’ conference matchups

By Tyler Nunez September 28, 2012

The LSU volleyball team will get back on the road this weekend where it will take on Mississippi State and Arkansas in what coach Fran Flory believes are must-win matches. “We know we need to go...

Tigers go for eight straight division championships

By Mike Gegenheimer September 26, 2012

The last time the LSU volleyball team wasn’t the defending Southeastern Conference Western Division champion, Katrina was just another name to New Orleanians. For the better part of a decade, LSU...

Junior middle blocker Desiree Elliot (4) celebrates after a spike with sophomore outside hitter Helen Boyle (8) and sophomore setter Malorie Pardo.

Volleyball: Tigers earn split in home-opening series

By Alex Cassara September 23, 2012

The LSU volleyball team split its first home series of the season this weekend, failing in its Sunday matchup with Missouri after winning against Kentucky in five sets on Friday. LSU (5-8, 1-3 Southeastern...

Tigers ready for long-anticipated home opener

By Tyler Nunez September 20, 2012

After a rough start to its conference schedule, the LSU volleyball team is eager to show fans what it can do this weekend. LSU will look to bounce back after falling to Alabama and South Carolina in...

Freshman middle blocker Khourtni Fears spikes the ball during practice Wednesday afternoon.

Volleyball: Khourtni Fears makes big impact in freshman season

By Tyler Nunez September 20, 2012

Keeping true to her surname, LSU freshman middle blocker Khourtni Fears gives opponents a reason to be afraid. Fears has stormed out of the gate to begin her collegiate career, leading the Tigers and...

LSU sophomore outside hitter Helen Boyle (8) spikes it past LSU freshman right side outside hitter Cati Leak (24) and LSU junior middle blocker Desiree Elliott (4) on Saturday in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in the Purple and Gold Scrimmage.

Volleyball: Tigers’ struggles continue against conference foes

By Tyler Nunez September 16, 2012

The LSU volleyball team is in danger of falling into a deep hole after losing its first two Southeastern Conference matches this weekend. The weekend ended for the Tigers on Sunday with a five-set loss...

A member of the Purple team goes for a dig Saturday in a game against the Gold team.

Volleyball: LSU ready for SEC play after tough preseason slate

By Alex Cassara September 13, 2012

The LSU volleyball team is eagerly anticipating this weekend’s Southeastern Conference openers, when it will travel to Alabama and South Carolina after a daunting but preparatory non-conference schedule. ...

LSU sophomore setter Malorie Pardo sets the volleyball Saturday for her teammate junior Desiree Elliott (4) during the Purple and Gold Scrimmage in the Petet Maravich Assembly Center.

Volleyball: Tigers take two of three matches at Carolina Classic

By Sports Contributor September 9, 2012

The LSU volleyball team’s arduous non-conference schedule finally concluded with back-to-back wins at the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. LSU’s wins against Western Michigan and Middle...