LSU New Orleans rallied to win a marathon second set but couldn’t sustain the momentum, falling 3-1 to UTRGV at home. The Vaqueros pulled away late in the fourth set after the teams were tied 19-19.

By the Numbers
  • Final: UTRGV 3, LSU New Orleans 1 (25-15, 26-28, 25-20, 25-20).
  • UTRGV’s Martina Franco recorded 23 kills and 13 digs.
  • LSU New Orleans had three attack errors during UTRGV’s closing 6-1 run.
Yes, But

The Privateers showed resilience, erasing two set points to take the second set, and kept the next two sets close. But UTRGV’s late runs proved decisive, including a four-point surge in the third and a 6-1 finish in the fourth.

What's Next

The Privateers travel to Nicholls on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Bottom Line

LSU New Orleans had the fight to extend the match, but limiting errors in late-set moments will be crucial to turning close contests into wins.