HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Lions got out to quick starts in each of the first two sets as they defeated the LSU New Orleans Privateers 3-0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-19) on Tuesday night at the University Center.
The Lions stretched their lead near the technical timeout as they hit .414 with 14 kills in the opening set. Southeastern also had three service aces to set the tone. The Lions were up 8-6 when they scored on 11 of the ensuing 13 points to push their lead to double figures. Three different players scored three kills for the Lions.
Southeastern got out to a fast start and never looked back in the second set. The Lions built a lead as large as 15 points when they had a 19-4 advantage. The Privateers started to pick off points later in the set but were left with too much to do as Southeastern registered 13 kills. Southeastern had just five attack errors through the first two sets.
The Privateers were in the fight through the technical timeout as a
Vladana Ristic service ace pulled LSU New Orleans within one point of Southeastern at 15-14. However, Southeastern responded with a three-point spurt right afterward that gave them the separation they needed to see out the remainder of the match.
Southeastern had a .347 attack percentage, 10 aces and eight blocks in the victory. Kyra McKelvey led the offense with nine kills and added six digs and six blocks. Abby Bailey finished with eight kills and seven digs.
INSIDE THE BOX
Armie Hall led the Privateer offense with 11 kills on the night.
Olivia Bartrina had six kills and
Laura Piva added five.
Nyakuak Lual finished with three total blocks and
Vladana Ristic had 13 digs.
Rylie Hallman finished with 11 assists and
Defne Eciroglu added 10.
NEXT UP
The Privateers will face Southeastern again back in New Orleans on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Before the match, the six Privateer seniors will be honored as part of Senior Night festivities.
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ABOUT LSU NEW ORLEANS
In July of 2026 the University of New Orleans rejoined the LSU system and rebranded to "LSU New Orleans" bringing together two powerful brands - the purple and gold of LSU with the unbreakable spirit of New Orleans. The transition marks a return to the LSU family for the University - a place it called home from 1958-2011. Athletic teams will remain the Privateers and continue to compete in the Southland Conference.
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