THIBODAUX, La. -- The Nicholls State University women's volleyball program (5-0, 0-0 Southland) wrapped up the Colonels Classic with a dominant performance Saturday morning, downing Alcorn State (2-2, 0-0 SWAC) in straight sets and improving to a perfect 5-0 record for the first time in program history. As has become custom, freshman OH
Jackie Alanis composed a strong offensive showing, leading the team behind a squad-high 14 kills and a staggering .542 hitting percentage.
KEY STORYLINES & STATISTICS (W 3-0)
-- For the second consecutive time this year, the Colonels managed to secure the match victory behind a straight sets sweep, a feat the 2018 squad accomplished just twice over the course of the season (vs. Mississippi Valley State & vs. Southeastern Louisiana).
-- Beyond Alanis, the Nicholls offense generated a relatively even spread among the other primary weapons, as junior OH
Kate Hoerdemann & sophomore RS
Katie Jones each picked up seven kills while fellow sophomore MB
Aaliyah Burras notched six.
-- Burras also put on a strong showing defensively, leading the team in blocks behind a combined five on the day (three solo, two assisted). The sophomore also led the squad in service aces, recording two in the win.
-- Junior S
Meghan Wozniak continued her notable performance as a setter, notching 29 during the win along with three kills and seven digs.
-- Defensively, both Hoerdemann & senior L
Emily Venable shared the load effectively, tallying a team-best 10 digs apiece.
UP NEXT
With the Colonels Classic in the books, the Red & Gray shift focus back to the road and next weekend's Lady Techster Invitational, traveling to Ruston, La. on Friday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 14 to battle Mississippi Valley State, Louisiana-Monroe and host Louisiana Tech.
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