Alexa Perry

Women's Volleyball

Colonels prepped to battle McNeese Saturday

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THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University volleyball team resumes Southland Conference play Saturday in a 1 p.m. match against McNeese State University at Stopher Gym.

The Colonels (4-20, 2-9 SLC) split their last two matches, rallying past Lamar in four sets before being swept by Stephen F. Austin.

In conference play, junior setter Jade Piper and senior outside hitter Stephanie Tobison have combined to amass seven double-doubles with four and three, respectively. Tobison tops the squad with 2.3 kills per set followed by freshman Imanie Williams at 2.2. Senior middle hitter Emily Weimer boasts a team-high .246 attacking percentage.

The Cowgirls (15-11, 6-5 SLC) also went 1-1 in their past two contests, topping the Cardinals and dropping a four-setter to the Ladyjacks.
 
Sophomore libero Angela McGownd ranks fourth in the SLC with 4.8 digs per set. Fellow sophomore middle blocker Shanna Spree has racked up 1.1 blocks per set and a .318 hitting percentage, which sits fifth and ninth, respectively, in the league.

All-Time Record versus McNeese: 35-47
Last match: L, 0-3 (Sept. 19, 2017)

For the latest news on Nicholls volleyball, follow the team on Twitter @Nicholls_VB.
 

Players Mentioned

Jade Piper

#6 Jade Piper

S
6' 0"
Junior
Stephanie Tobison

#5 Stephanie Tobison

OH/L
5' 10"
Senior
Emily Weimer

#4 Emily Weimer

MH/OH
5' 10"
Senior
Imanie Williams

#9 Imanie Williams

OH
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jade Piper

#6 Jade Piper

6' 0"
Junior
S
Stephanie Tobison

#5 Stephanie Tobison

5' 10"
Senior
OH/L
Emily Weimer

#4 Emily Weimer

5' 10"
Senior
MH/OH
Imanie Williams

#9 Imanie Williams

5' 11"
Freshman
OH