Volleyball: Louisiana Comes Up Short in Five-Set Thriller with UTA

LAFAYETTE – Marlee Ervin delivered a match-high 17 kills and Louisiana recorded 13 blocks, but UT Arlington recovered after an untimely injury to its starting setter to slip past the Ragin’ Cajuns for a five-set victory Friday at E.K. Long Gym. Louisiana reversed the match lead by claiming the second and third sets before the Mavericks fought back for a 25-21, 22-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12 decision. The Ragin’ Cajuns fell to 4-8, while UT Arlington improved to 6-5. Momentum shifted in UL’s favor late in Set 2 when UTA lost the services of setter Lucy Tricco while holding a 20-17…