Lamar University sweeps LSU New Orleans in volleyball opener

The Lamar Cardinals defeated the LSU New Orleans Privateers in a 3-0 sweep (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) during their Southland Conference opener at McDonald Gym in Beaumont, Texas.

Lamar controlled much of the match, utilizing a significant advantage in kills. Maja Malinowska led the Cardinals' offense with 16 kills, while Madelynn Coy contributed several service aces. Other notable performances for Lamar included eight kills each from Nisaan Martinez and Grace Hill.

LSU New Orleans kept the second and third sets competitive. In the third set, the teams were tied at 14-14 before Lamar secured a 6-1 run to pull ahead. Elani Ratchkovska led the Privateers with eight kills.