LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Volleyball team showed off its many options on offense and served extremely tough in capturing a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-18) sweep of Texas Southern in the 2025 season opener on Friday, August 29 at E.K. Long Gym.

Eight different players scored multiple kills for Louisiana (1-0) which recorded 14 kills per set and held a commanding 42-24 advantage over Texas Southern (0-1). Cailin Demps and Jazmine Gaston led the way with nine kills apiece – both needing 15 or less swings to reach the mark.

Junior transfer setter Nene Hawkins landed a career-high six aces to steer UL’s efforts from the service line. The Ragin’ Cajuns aced the Tigers 10 times throughout the match including three key ones that clinched the opening set.

After sewing up the

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