Volleyball v. McNeese State (Friday, September 12, 2025)

*Straight-set win (third win in a row) and ninth win out of their last eleven after they went 3-1 in their last four games of 2024 and have a 6-1 start this year.

Dig Machine: Freshman libero Marta Lazzarin has 133 digs through 24 sets just seven games into her Panther career for an average of 5.54 per set, on pace to break a school record. The current school record for digs/set in a season is 5.26, set in 2012 by Emily Averbeck.  

March to 600: Junior Akira Burt is 82 points away from 600 for her Panther career. She also now has 33 solo blocks (tenth, currently held by Ana Paula Ferreira, is at 66).

March to 800: Senior setter Shanelle Martinez needs twenty assists to reach 800 for her career (currently at 780).

Two-Sport Athlete: Senior outside hitter Courtney Smith now has 45 appearances between beach and court volleyball. 

Panther Debut: Freshman middle blocker Diana Snopok appeared in one set for her first Panther appearance, tallying a kill for her first Panther point. 

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