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Volleyball

LSU volleyball senior defensive specialist Jill Bohnet (10) prepares to make a serve Saturday, Sept. 4, 2022, during LSU's 0-3 defeat to Penn State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU volleyball turns attention to SEC gauntlet as conference play looms

By Jason Willis September 21, 2022

Before the season, the SEC’s head coaches projected the LSU volleyball team to be the eighth-best team in the conference of 13. Four weekends into the season, SEC play is looming, and it will put that...

LSU volleyball head coach Tonya Johnson speaks to the players on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, during LSU’s 3-0 victory over Iowa State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

‘What I care about is how we compete’: Next step for LSU volleyball? A mental shift

By Jason Willis September 14, 2022

As a team progresses through its season, the hope is for the team to always improve with each game. Each match provides a new set of things that the team might need to work on, a matchup they recognize...

(Pictured left to right) LSU volleyball junior outside hitter Paige Flickinger (2), LSU volleyball graduate student setter Josie Vondran (5), and LSU volleyball senior middle blocker Anita Anwusi (11) line up on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, during LSU’s 3-0 victory over Iowa State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Making Strides: LSU volleyball goes 2-1 in Tiger Challenge tournament

By Jason Willis September 7, 2022

Scores can often be deceiving. For the casual onlooker who sees the 0-3 score from LSU’s loss to No. 21 Penn State, it may be natural to assume that the Tigers were outmatched, and that in their first...

LSU volleyball players watch as the ball hits the ground as Rice players celebrate Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, during LSU's 2-3 defeat to Rice in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Adjustments coming for LSU volleyball following up-and-down Tiger Classic

By Jason Willis September 1, 2022

In the volleyball team’s Aug. 26 contest with Houston, there came a time in the match where LSU seemed destined to push the Cougars to a fifth and final set. The fourth frame was going well for the...

The LSU volleyball team quickly huddles after a point was scored Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, during LSU's 0-3 defeat to Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Led by new head coach, LSU volleyball looks to return to past success

By Jason Willis August 26, 2022

The first year as a head coach of a new program is always difficult, but new LSU volleyball head coach Tonya Johnson faces the unique challenge of having to replace one of the all-time greats. With Fran...

LSU volleyball senior libero Raigen Cianciulli (5) jumps up and celebrates after she scores a point Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 during LSU's 2-3 loss against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU volleyball overcomes Alabama in explosive home opener

By Morgan Rogers | @__morganrogers September 26, 2021

After two crushing defeats against Troy and Arkansas, LSU volleyball bounced back at their home opener with a win against Alabama on Saturday night. The Tigers' overall record moved to 5-6, while Alabama...

LSU volleyball freshman outside hitter Paige Flickinger (2) spikes the ball on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 during LSU volleyball's 3-1 win against Mississippi State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Center Drive.

LSU volleyball dominant in 3-0 sweep vs. Ole Miss

By Peter Rauterkus | @peter_rauterkus February 27, 2021

Coming into Saturday’s match losing six of its last seven, LSU volleyball looked dominant in a 3-0 win over Ole Miss. The Tigers were able to get kills with relative ease down the stretch and Head...

LSU volleyball sophomore middle blocker Anita Anwusi (11) substitutes in for sophomore defensive specialist Jill Bohnet (10) on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 during LSU volleyball's 3-1 win against Mississippi State at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive.

LSU volleyball match against Alabama postponed due to COVID-19

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin November 11, 2020

The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday morning that LSU volleyball’s Nov. 14 and 15 matches against Alabama have been postponed due to COVID-19.The news came a day after the SEC announced...

LSU junior right side Taylor Bannister smiles during the Tigers' 3-0 victory against Auburn on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU volleyball’s Taylor Bannister named to U.S. Collegiate National Team Gold Roster

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin March 4, 2020

USA Volleyball announced LSU’s Taylor Bannister to the U.S. Collegiate National Team Gold Roster on Wednesday afternoon. Bannister was one of 28 players selected after trying out for the USA Volleyball...

LSU volleyball coach Fran Flory sits at her desk in the administrative building on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.

LSU head volleyball coach hosts SOAR symposium, empowers fellow female coaches

By Amber Buettner | @Amber_Buettner February 15, 2020

LSU head volleyball coach Fran Flory spoke to fellow NCAA Division I female volleyball coaches at the SOAR symposium in January. This was the second time the SOAR symposium was held and the first time...

LSU junior right side Taylor Bannister sets the ball during the Tigers' 3-0 victory against Auburn on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU volleyball defeats Auburn in straight sets; Bannister leads way with 22 kills

By Alexandra Cox | @alexandracox123 November 7, 2019

The LSU volleyball team continued its three-game home stand when the Tigers swept Auburn on Wednesday night in the PMAC by scores of 25-23, 28-26, 25-19. The Tigers are now 12-10 on the year and 6-6 in...

LSU women’s volleyball coach Fran Flory cheers after a point during the Lady Tigers’ 2-3 loss against Texas A&M in the PMAC on Sunday Sept. 30, 2018.

LSU volleyball takes down Mississippi State in five sets

By Anthony Mocklin | @Anthony_Mocklin November 3, 2019

The LSU volleyball team opened up their three-match home stand with thrilling win over Mississippi State in five sets on Sunday. After sweeping the Bulldogs in their previous match in September, the Tigers...