Stephen F. Austin
Nicholls St
Ladyjacks Sweep Nicholls State
10/31/2003 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 31, 2003
THIBODAUX, La. - Despite being out hit, the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack volleyball team escaped Stopher Gym with a 3-1 (30-23, 30-26, 25-30, 30-26) victory over Nicholls State Friday night. The Ladyjacks are now 14-12 on the season and 10-5 in the Southland Conference.
The Ladyjacks jumped out to 2-0 lead over the Lady Colonels behind junior Brittany Burton's team-high 19 kills and five blocks. Sophomore Lauren Stevens added 16 kills. Junior Deborah Kirkham recorded 15 kills and added seven digs.
Nicholls State tried to make a game of it, winning 30-25 in game three. NSU was led by Caley Carter's 20 kills. But it wasn't enough as SFA slammed the door shut in game four, 30-26. SFA freshman Laura Cramer added 12 kills (.417 attack percentage).
Sophomore Amelia Mayeaux had nine kills and led the Ladyjack with a .438 attack percentage. Freshman Lauren Adams led all players with her 60 assists while classmate Stephanie Figgers finished the night with match-high 13 digs.
The Ladyjacks return to action Saturday afternoon when they travel to Hammond, La., for a 4 p.m., showdown against Southeastern Louisiana.
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