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MOBILE, Ala. – South Alabama volleyball defeated Louisiana in four sets Friday in Sun Belt Conference action at Jag Gym.

USA (13-7, 7-1 SBC) extended its win streak to six games with the win while also extending its home win streak to 20 matches, which stands as the second-longest home streak in the nation. 

Louisiana won the opening set 25-17 before South Alabama evened the match at one set apiece with a 25-14 win in set two. The Jaguars took a 2-1 lead with a 25-17 win in set three, and clinched the match with a 25-14 win in the fourth set.

South Alabama totaled 79 digs in four sets, and finished with eight total blocks. Offensively, the Jags posted a .257 team hitting percentage, while Louisiana (9-8, 3-5 SBC) finished with a .097 team hitting percentage.

Hannah Maddux recorded a game-high 19 kills and four service aces, and also added five digs and four blocks. Maddie Soboleski finished with 17 kills, a .263 hitting percentage and five digs. Morgan Stalcup added 11 kills, a .476 hitting percentage, two digs and four blocks.

Jaguar setter Kailey Keeble posted her 14th double-double of the season with 40 assists and 18 digs, along with two blocks. Libero Rachel Hickey finished with 17 digs and eight assists, and defensive specialist Paige Lynn added 11 digs and one service ace.

UP NEXT
South Alabama will return to action Fri., Oct. 21, when it hosts Texas State at 6 p.m. at Jag Gym.

QUOTES
Head Coach Jesse Ortiz
- On the win:
"I thought Louisiana made some great adjustments to start off the match. They came out with a lot of energy and really took it to us in the serve and attacked to catch us early. I like how our group was resilient and just kept on coming."

- On where the team stands:
"I like the fact that we're getting more and more of our people who are shining. We have a lot of options, and that's really big for us. We just have to keep working hard. I love our gym; they have to come in here and try to fight us out of here. We have some good opponents coming up for sure. They're going to be dogfights; they will be some great matches, and I'm excited for those for sure."

Middle Blocker Morgan Stalcup
- On the win:
"As a team we played really well. We came out kind of slow, but we turned it around and played efficiently and as a unit."

- On the team's success at home:
"Jag Gym is a special place, and a lot of teams sleep on how we're able to perform in here. We're really comfortable in this environment around our fans, and I love Jag Gym; I wouldn't play anywhere else."

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