Louisiana vs. Memphis Women’s Volleyball Box Score: September 5, 2026
On September 5, 2026, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette women’s volleyball team hosted the University of Memphis at Earl K. Long Gym, dropping a hard-fought five-set match with set scores of 23-25, 25-16, 27-29, 33-31, and 11-15, according to the official box score provided by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic department.
The early-season non-conference showdown drew an attendance of 853 spectators to the Lafayette venue. Both squads pushed through a grueling three-hour match that featured 44 tie scores and 17 lead changes, highlighting the competitive parity on the floor.
Offensive Firepower and Individual Standouts
Louisiana outside hitter Lolo Lambert led the Ragin’ Cajuns attack with 25 kills on 61 total attempts, adding two service aces and 34 digs to finish with 29.0 points. Harley Krause contributed 14 kills and 10 digs, while Sarah Schnell chipped in 10 kills and five digs. Directing the offense, Rhyan Miciotto recorded 30 assists, and Ryleigh Garis added 22 assists for the home side.
Memphis countered with a dominant performance from Caitlyn Little, who hammered down 26 kills on 51 attempts while hitting .412. Little also anchored the defensive effort with 43 digs and one block assist, totaling 29.5 points for the visitors. Sydney Marshall engineered the Memphis offense efficiently, dishing out 57 assists over the five sets, while Amanda Hardt added 15 kills and Lillian Hamilton contributed 14 kills.
Detailed Statistical Breakdown of the Five-Set Battle
The match statistics reflect a tightly contested affair across all major categories. Memphis finished the night with 74 total kills on 193 attack attempts, resulting in a .218 team hitting percentage. Louisiana recorded 64 kills on 177 attempts for a .237 hitting clip. At the net, the Ragin’ Cajuns accumulated 10.0 total team blocks, while Memphis posted 8.0 team blocks.
Service pressure proved vital throughout the evening. Louisiana notched eight service aces against eight errors on 122 total serves. Memphis tallied 10 aces with 13 errors on 115 serves. In the back row, Memphis registered 80 digs compared to 68 for Louisiana, anchored by Abigail Schlueter’s 18 digs.
However, Memphis bounced back in the final set, hitting .211 with seven kills to secure the 15-11 victory and close out the match.
The loss brings Louisiana’s early-season record to 2-3, while Memphis moves to 1-4. Both programs continue their non-conference slates as they prepare for upcoming tournament play and conference schedules.