ULM heads into its matchup with South Alabama after sweeping Louisiana Tech for its first Sun Belt series win since 2023. The Warhawks will look to build on a strong recent stretch from outside hitter Aniya Hall and freshman middle blocker Zharia Alleyne, while facing a Jaguars team led by standout blocker and attacker Dalayla Blackwell.

By the Numbers
  • South Alabama’s Dalayla Blackwell leads the Jaguars with 208 kills and 104 blocks.
  • ULM ranks second in the Sun Belt with 1,294 team digs and third with 142 service aces.
  • Aniya Hall totaled 25 kills and six aces in ULM’s six-set sweep of Louisiana Tech.
  • Zharia Alleyne recorded seven solo blocks in the series, including a career-high four in one match.
Yes, But

ULM has momentum after sweeping Louisiana Tech, but South Alabama arrives with a recent win over Troy and a formidable front-row presence in Blackwell. The teams have also shared similar Sun Belt results: both swept Louisiana Tech and were swept by Arkansas State.

State of Play
  • ULM’s defense is a strength: libero Eden Pietrzak leads the team with 308 digs.
  • South Alabama setter Anabelle Cerny ranks third in the conference with 769 assists.
  • The preview lists the matchup as Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.; it does not specify a venue or broadcast details for these matches.
Bottom Line

ULM’s recent sweep offers a boost, but containing Blackwell and South Alabama’s attack will be the key test. The Warhawks’ defense and growing impact at the service line give them tools to keep the matchup close.