Lamar Tops Privateers in Southland Opener

BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar Cardinals used a 42-24 advantage in the kill department and late surges in the second and third set to defeat the LSU New Orleans Privateers 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) on Thursday night at McDonald Gym. An evenly played match early saw the Cardinals get their first bit of separation through back-to-back service aces from Madelynn Coy which helped Lamar extend to a 14-7 lead in the opening set. The Privateers scored three straight points to force a Lamar timeout late in the set as they narrowed the gap to four but Lamar responded with three…