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The LSU volleyball shakes hands with the Arkansas team Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, following LSU's 3-0 loss to Arkansas at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Week 3 of SEC Volleyball: The must-knows, what-nows and should-sees

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond October 11, 2023

The third week of SEC volleyball is complete, and the standings continue to get crazier as the games go by. This week stuck to the similarities of weeks one and two: upsets, clean sweeps and five-setters....

LSU volleyball senior outsider hitter Paige Flickinger (2) prepares to serve the ball on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, during LSU’s 3-1 win against Missouri in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Week 2 of SEC Volleyball: The must-knows, what-nows and should-sees

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond October 4, 2023

In a conference as tough as the SEC, it’s inevitable that fans will see thrilling volleyball every night of play no matter what number sits in front of a team’s name. The second week of SEC...

LSU volleyball freshman defensive specialist Ella Hemmings (8) serves the ball on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during LSU’s 3-2 win against UCLA in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

‘We’re just capable of so much more’: 3-1 loss motivates LSU volleyball for week two of SEC play

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond September 29, 2023

Last season, head coach Tonya Johnson took her Tiger team to Lexington and walked away with a 3-2 upset over then No. 15 Kentucky in LSU’s SEC road opener. This time around, the story follows a similar...

LSU volleyball players stand ready on the court on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during LSU’s 3-2 win against UCLA in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Week 1 of SEC Volleyball: The must-knows, what-nows and should-sees

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond September 27, 2023

Every coach in the SEC prepared for a tough road of volleyball competition, reminding their teams that no win comes easy once it’s conference time.  The first week of SEC volleyball had its...

LSU volleyball senior middle blocker Alia Williams (12) and senior right side Jade Demps (23) block the spike on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, during LSU’s Purple vs. Gold exhibition match in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

‘We’re a completely different team’: LSU volleyball coach Tonya Johnson previews SEC play

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond September 22, 2023

Volleyball in the SEC is lingering, and LSU volleyball is heading into it with a 5-5 record after a non-conference performance that was considered to be below expectations by many. Of LSU’s 10 non-conference...

LSU graduate Josie Vondran defends the ball on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, during LSU’s 3-2 win over Arkansas at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC showdown: A team-by-team breakdown of LSU volleyball’s conference competition

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond September 20, 2023

After three weeks of non-conference play, LSU volleyball escapes with a 5-5 record in preparation for its challenging journey in SEC play. To begin their conference matches, the Tigers will travel to Lexington,...

LSU volleyball seniors Alia Williams (12) and Jade Demps (23) attempt to block the ball on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during LSU’s 3-2 win against UCLA in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

‘It was a huge disappointment’: Loss to Southeastern forces LSU volleyball to address fundamentals

By Jason Willis September 13, 2023

“It was a huge disappointment,” head coach Tonya Johnson said of her team’s 1-3 loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday, Sept. 10. “I was disappointed in the way we responded to their intensity....

LSU volleyball freshman outside hitter Jurnee Robinson (5) hits the ball on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, during LSU’s 3-2 win against UCLA in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

UCLA avenges loss, defeats LSU volleyball 3-2 to split Tiger Classic

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond August 26, 2023

The UCLA Bruins came into the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Saturday with hopes of avenging their first-ever loss against the LSU Tigers on Friday. They did just that. First-year head coach Alfee Reft...

LSU volleyball freshman setter Maddie Waak (22) sets the ball on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, before their 3-2 victory over Auburn in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive.

LSU volleyball opens season with Tiger Classic, secures first program win against UCLA in five

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond August 25, 2023

UCLA’s first-year head coach Alfee Reft brought his Bruin squad to town for LSU volleyball’s annual Tiger Classic. In the teams’ first meeting in Baton Rouge since 1983, LSU volleyball’s...

LSU volleyball graduate student outside hitter Sanaa Dotson (9) hits the ball on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, prior to LSU’s Purple vs. Gold exhibition match in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Following strong 2022 season, LSU volleyball head coach Tonya Johnson is ‘ready for this team’

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond August 25, 2023

Tonya Johnson returns for her second year at the helm of LSU volleyball, and she’s ready to pick up right where she left off. Last year, Johnson led the Tigers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance...

LSU volleyball freshman outside hitter/defensive specialist Bri Anderson (7) prepares to serve the ball on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, during LSU’s 3-0 victory over Iowa State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Previewing the LSU volleyball team ahead of the 2023 season: The liberos and defensive specialists

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond August 25, 2023

With less than 24 hours until first serve, LSU volleyball is ready to take the court for its home opener against the UCLA Bruins. The Tigers have a new look to them this season, bringing a 20-person roster...

LSU volleyball senior outside hitter Sanaa Dotson (9) serves the ball on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, during LSU’s 2-3 defeat to Ole Miss at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Previewing the LSU volleyball team ahead of the 2023 season: The pin hitters

By Chloe Richmond | @chlorichmond August 24, 2023

The Tigers return to the volleyball court for their home opener this Friday against UCLA. With a 20-person roster, LSU has depth in every position and several players battling for a starting spot. We’ll...