Louisiana heads to Boone for a two-match Sun Belt series against East Division leader App State. The Ragin’ Cajuns will look to build on strong serving and blocking as they continue a four-match road stretch.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana: 10-11 overall, 5-3 in Sun Belt play.
  • App State: 14-8 overall, 7-1 in Sun Belt play.
  • Matches: Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. CDT; Saturday, Oct. 24, at noon CDT. Both stream on ESPN+.
  • Series history: tied 9-9; App State leads 6-1 in Boone.
  • Louisiana recorded 17 service aces in two matches at South Alabama; App State averages 1.84 aces per set in conference play.
Yes, But

Louisiana’s offense and front-row defense are comparable to App State’s, but the Mountaineers have the stronger conference record and home-court advantage. App State also won the teams’ most recent meeting, ending a six-match run of victories by the home team in the series.

What’s Next

Louisiana returns home Oct. 30-31 to face Southern Miss in a Sun Belt West series with conference tournament seeding implications.

Bottom Line

Strong serving could give Louisiana an opening against the division-leading Mountaineers, but taking matches in Boone would be a significant challenge for the Cajuns.