THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University women's volleyball team will cross state lines to take on Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas on Thursday, Nov. 5. First serve from McDonald Gym is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the action will be streamed via ESPN+.
 
Nicholls (9-16, 2-10 SLC) enters the matchup on a seven-game losing streak after dropping home matches agaisnt LSU New Orleans (3-0) and Southeastern (3-1). Earlier this season, The Colonels swept Lamar behind a .299 hitting percentage. The victory for the Colonels snapped a seven-game slide in the series against the Cardinals, picking up their first victory since 2022.
 
This season, the Colonels offense has been led by outside hitters Kera Arrington and Madison Smith who have 200 and 191 kills, respectively. Senior setter Isabella Padilla paces the offense as she has dished 668 assists. The defense is anchored by freshman libero 421 digs while Maya Schirmer has 85 blocks.
 
Last week, Lamar (8-17, 5-7 SLC) was swept in a home and home matchup against Stephen F. Austin. The Cardinals' offense is led by Maja Malinowski and Nisaan Martinez who have 292 and 267 kills, respectively. Lamar has two setters as Alexa Gonzalez and Katelyn Hughes run the offense with a combined 825 assists.  Gabby Baker anchors the defense with 371 digs while Saida Maksoud leads the unit with 66 blocks.