LU sweeps Nicholls; tied for 3rd in SLC
The Lady Cardinal volleyball team celebrates a point against Nicholls State in McDonald Gym, Nov. 1
UP photo by Gerrod Fuller
Behind a well-balanced attack, the Lamar University volleyball team finished strong to secure a sweep, 25-16, 25-12, 25-20, over the Nicholls State Colonels, Nov. 1, in McDonald Gym.
The Cardinals extended their winning streak to nine to remain in a two-way tie for third place in the Southland Conference, one game out of second and two out of first place.
"We're just trying to stay in the moment,” head coach Ariel Apolinario said. “We're not going to take it for granted. It's part of the process — the highs and the lows. Today was a good day. We had multiple athletes performing at a high level on both sides of the ball.
"Our serving pressure, once again, was good. Moving forward, I think we put ourselves in a good place so we can have a chance."
LU has four games remaining in the regular season. Three of the four are against teams that are ahead of LU in the conference standings.
"I'm looking forward to the competition and the challenge," Apolinario added. "I think that our group is ready to go out there and battle."