HAMMOND, La. -- Following a 10-day hiatus away from official competition due to back-to-back postponements, the Nicholls State University volleyball program (0-4, 0-3 SLC) proved unable to find any offensive rhythm in the team's return to action at rival Southeastern Louisiana (3-2, 1-1 SLC), faltering to the Lady Lions in straight sets Tuesday evening at the University Center.

KEY STORYLINES & STATISTICS (L 0-3)
-- After SLU quickly picked up the first set by a final 25-18 margin, the Colonels looked poised to even the match as they carried a 23-20 advantage into the final stretch of the second frame; a late rally by the Lady Lions, however, saw the Red & Gray surrender five consecutive points, allowing Southeastern Louisiana to clinch a tough 2-0 edge on the scoreboard. In spite of the SLU lead, though, Nicholls fought back deep into the third set, firing off a 7-1 run before the Lady Lions drove home the final point for the match win.
-- Senior Lydia Frederick impressed with team-highs in both kills (8) and block assists (3) on the night, finishing with a notable .462 hitting percentage. Meanwhile, junior Emily Gauthreaux posted a decent offensive showing as well, also closing out the match with a squad-best eight kills, five of which came in the opening set alone.
-- Sophomore Jaida Felix paced the Colonels in the assists department, recording a team-high 17, while senior Meghan Wozniak added six of her own.
-- Defensively, junior Kylie Lockhart paced the Red & Gray with 13 digs while Gauthreaux and Felix contributed 12 apiece as well.
 
UP NEXT
With the two-match road stretch out of the way, the Colonels head back home aiming to capture the season's first win against HBU, hosting the Huskies later this week on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Stopher Gym.

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