TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES
LSU battled in each set but was unable to overcome early deficits as Vanderbilt picked up its first SEC victory of the season with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-16) win over the Tigers Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
LSU (6-6, 1-2 SEC) held the advantage in blocks, 9.0-6.0, and aces, 3-2, but Vanderbilt (10-2, 1-2 SEC) recorded 50 kills on a .241 hitting percentage. The Commodores also totaled 50 assists and held LSU to a .157 attacking percentage on 32 kills and 30 assists.
Vanderbilt used a 6-1 run in the first set, an 8-1 run in the second and a 6-1 run in the third to build leads in each frame and secure the straight-set victory.
Outside hitter Jurnee Robinson led LSU with 12 kills and added two blocks, including one solo block. LSU used three setters Wednesday night, led by Martina Villani, who recorded nine assists and two blocks in two sets in her LSU debut. Setters Lauren Brooker and Takyla Brown each finished with eight assists.
Libero Kiley Brooks and defensive specialist Ella Hemmings paced the Tigers with 17 digs apiece, with Hemmings’ total marking a career high. Middle blocker Sanaa Donaie finished with a match-high five blocks.
LSU will host Missouri Sunday (Noon, SEC Network).
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