Bulldogs Defeat Lady Lions in Midweek Matchup

Tuesday, October 27

Pine Bluff, AR

6 p.m.

Louisiana Tech University

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

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10/27/2026 10:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Louisiana Tech volleyball defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 3-1, in H.O. Clemmons Arena Tuesday night, snapping a 10-match skid.

By: Gabe Walker

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Louisiana Tech volleyball defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 3-1, in H.O. Clemmons Arena Tuesday night, snapping a 10-match skid.

Megan Cooley's fingerprints were all over the statsheet, leading the Bulldogs in kills with 10 and in blocks with three, all solo. Cooley did so on .500 hitting, the highest mark of any player with over 10 attempts.

The Bulldogs took early control of the match, stretching a lead out to 11-4, leading by eight at the media timeout. The Lady Lions climbed back late, but could't surmount the LA Tech lead, with Gabrielle Hairston securing the set 25-19.

Set two was a back and forth battle with UAPB taking a narrow two point lead into the media timeout. The Lady Lions strung together a 5-1 run to take a six point lead, but the

Bulldogs came right back to close the gap to two. UAPB closed, winning the point 25-23, tying the match.

Louisiana Tech started set three up 6-1, leading by five at the media timeout. LA Tech would lead as much as eight late in the set before securing a 25-21 win heading into match point for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs dominated the final set, leading 13-2 and 20-6 in the middle and end of the point. LA Tech's lead was never in doubt, winning 25-12, snapping a 10 match loss streak.

Louisiana Tech blocked 11 shots in the matchup, led by Cooley's three solo stuffs. Riley Steubing continued her libero excellence, notching 20 digs and five assists. Sydnee Carter was a marksman from the line, dishing five aces on the day, tying the most by a Bulldog this season.

NOTABLES

Grace Krohn notched 10 assists, her second time in double figures this season.
Sydnee Carter led the team with 23 assists, her sixth time with at least 20 in October.
Bulldogs out-blocked the Lady Lions 11-10.
Megan Cooley tied her season high with three blocks.
Carter led the team with 5 aces, tying a career high.
Cooley led the team with 10 kills and three blocks, her third effort in double figures this season.

UP NEXT
The Bulldogs host Old Dominion in the Thomas Assembly Center from Oct. 30-31. First serve is set for 6:00 p.m. on Friday night and the match will be streamed on ESPN+. Admission to home matches is free.

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