Louisiana used a balanced offense and timely blocking to beat App State 3-1 in Boone, earning its first win there since 2016. Sarah Schnell led the Ragin’ Cajuns with a career-high 18 kills, while Emily Williams’ nine blocks helped contain the Mountaineers and secure the fourth-set finish.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 3-1 (26-24, 26-24, 19-25, 25-18).
  • Louisiana hit .258, its best road mark in Sun Belt play this season; App State hit .197.
  • Sarah Schnell had 18 kills; Emily Williams recorded 9 blocks.
  • Louisiana improved to 11-11 overall and 6-3 in the Sun Belt; App State fell to 14-9 and 7-2.
Yes, But

App State took the third set and nearly forced extra points in the first two, but Louisiana held firm in both close finishes and controlled the deciding set.

What’s Next

Louisiana faces App State again Saturday, Oct. 24, at noon CDT on ESPN+. A win would give the Cajuns a series sweep and a winning record on their four-match road stretch.

Bottom Line

Louisiana’s scoring depth and defense at the net delivered a road win over the Sun Belt East leader—and a chance to make it a sweep the next day.