LAKE CHARLES, La. — McNeese swept Nicholls volleyball 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-19) Thursday night at Townsley Law Arena, dropping the Colonels to 9-19 overall and 2-13 in Southland play.
The Cowgirls set the tone early, hitting .394 in the opening set while Nicholls managed just eight kills and a .156 clip. The Colonels’ attack picked up in the second frame, but McNeese held them off 25-20.
The third set was the Colonels’ best chance. Nicholls led 15-14 before McNeese ripped off 11 of the next 15 points to close out the match.
Amelie Shalfoon paced Nicholls with 11 kills, and Tierney Terrell, Kera Arrington and Madison Smith chipped in four apiece. Isabella Padilla handed out 16 assists and Jenna Cicherski added nine. Natalia Navarro dug 14 balls, Lizzie Kraft had seven digs, and Harper Holden posted three blocks.
Kayla Wilson led McNeese (12-14, 8-7) with 13 kills, followed by Gabbie Maldonado with nine and Ava Henry with seven. Sophia Tocmo had 17 digs, and the Cowgirls piled up 10 aces and 10 blocks.
The two teams meet again Saturday, Nov. 14, to close the regular season. Nicholls will honor its seniors on Senior Day, with first serve set for 1 p.m.
Photo: Nicholls Athletics
