Post by nyline on Sept 3, 2022 7:39:42 GMT -5
PSU (5-0) @ LSU (3-2) 9-3-2022 4:00 p.m.
About LSU
LSU Head Coach Tonya Johnson, who helped LSU to a pair of Southeastern Conference titles and the 1990 Final Four as a player, returned to her alma mater as head coach of the Tiger volleyball team, as announced by director of athletics Scott Woodward on Dec. 22, 2021.
Johnson, a four-year letterwinner for the Tigers from 1987-90, served as an assistant coach on the LSU staff from 1998-2002. The native of Zachary, La., returns to Baton Rouge after working as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas since 2014. Her recruiting efforts helped lay the foundation for Texas becoming a volleyball powerhouse during her time in Austin.
In their second match on Friday, LSU swept Iowa State (1-4) 25-18, 25-18, 25-13 Friday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC).
LSU posted a .170 hitting percentage with 35 kills, 34 assists, and a season-high 10 aces. On defense, LSU recorded seven blocks while holding the Cyclones to a .046 hitting percentage, a season-low for an LSU opponent.
“I thought we came out and played well,” said head coach Tonya Johnson. “We stuck to the game plan from beginning to end. One thing I talked about today was not running away from the pressure but running to the pressure and I think they responded to that. Iowa State is a great team who is consistently in the NCAA Tournament. They are very physical, but we stayed true to us and battled. The biggest key in this match was our 10 aces. We served tough and got them out of system, and that is what needs to happen when you play big physical teams like that.”
Outside hitter Sanaa Dotson led the way offensively for the Tigers with 10 kills and three aces. Middle blocker Anita Anwusi finished with seven kills and a math-high four blocks. Outside hitter Hannah Jacons also matched Anwusi’s seven kills and had two blocks. Middle blocker Alia Williams posted five kills on seven attempts (.571 hitting percentage) and outside hitter Paige Flickinger found the floor five times and dug 10 balls to go along with two aces. Setter Josie Vondran led LSU with 20 assists and chipped in three blocks and setter Maddie Waak 11 assists while matching Dotson’s three aces. Libero Ella Larking turned in a match-high 19 digs in the win.
About LSU
LSU Head Coach Tonya Johnson, who helped LSU to a pair of Southeastern Conference titles and the 1990 Final Four as a player, returned to her alma mater as head coach of the Tiger volleyball team, as announced by director of athletics Scott Woodward on Dec. 22, 2021.
Johnson, a four-year letterwinner for the Tigers from 1987-90, served as an assistant coach on the LSU staff from 1998-2002. The native of Zachary, La., returns to Baton Rouge after working as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas since 2014. Her recruiting efforts helped lay the foundation for Texas becoming a volleyball powerhouse during her time in Austin.
In their second match on Friday, LSU swept Iowa State (1-4) 25-18, 25-18, 25-13 Friday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC).
LSU posted a .170 hitting percentage with 35 kills, 34 assists, and a season-high 10 aces. On defense, LSU recorded seven blocks while holding the Cyclones to a .046 hitting percentage, a season-low for an LSU opponent.
“I thought we came out and played well,” said head coach Tonya Johnson. “We stuck to the game plan from beginning to end. One thing I talked about today was not running away from the pressure but running to the pressure and I think they responded to that. Iowa State is a great team who is consistently in the NCAA Tournament. They are very physical, but we stayed true to us and battled. The biggest key in this match was our 10 aces. We served tough and got them out of system, and that is what needs to happen when you play big physical teams like that.”
Outside hitter Sanaa Dotson led the way offensively for the Tigers with 10 kills and three aces. Middle blocker Anita Anwusi finished with seven kills and a math-high four blocks. Outside hitter Hannah Jacons also matched Anwusi’s seven kills and had two blocks. Middle blocker Alia Williams posted five kills on seven attempts (.571 hitting percentage) and outside hitter Paige Flickinger found the floor five times and dug 10 balls to go along with two aces. Setter Josie Vondran led LSU with 20 assists and chipped in three blocks and setter Maddie Waak 11 assists while matching Dotson’s three aces. Libero Ella Larking turned in a match-high 19 digs in the win.
. I think that PSU will be up for this match also. It definitely will be interesting to see what happens!