SAN MARCOS, Texas (KLFY) – University of Louisiana Volleyball opens its 2025 conference slate on the road in San Marcos, Texas, meeting Texas State inside Strahan Arena at the University Events Center from Friday-Saturday, Sept. 26-27.

The Ragin’ Cajuns (8-2) and Bobcats (5-6) are slated to meet at 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday in the two-match Sun Belt series, with live coverage available on ESPN+ both dates.

Louisiana, which concluded non-conference play last weekend with a clean sweep of the Ragin’ Cajuns Classic, begins a season-ending, 16-match stretch of SBC matches that closes Nov. 13-14 at Georgia Southern.

The most recent success in San Marcos in the series between the two programs belongs to the Ragin' Cajuns who have won two of the last three matchups at Strahan Arena dating back to 2021 – both trips guided by head coach and Wimberley native Kristi Gray who returns her hometown area.

The Ragin’ Cajuns success has been built on low-error offense and a tough defense, the squad ranking among the nation’s Top 50 leaders in both hitting percentage (.273) and opponents’ hitting percentage (.166).  

The offense is driven by senior opposite hitter Cailin Demps who ranks Top 10 in the SBC in kills per set (3.61) and hitting percentage (.353). Strong service (No. 60 nationally) amplifies the team’s defense, most recently highlighted by a season-high 13 aces last Saturday vs. Nicholls.

Louisiana returns to E.K. Long Gym for its first home conference matches of the season, hosting App State Oct. 3-4.

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