NEW ORLEANS, La. | The Grambling State University volleyball team struggled in their match against ULM, falling 3-0 (19-25, 23-25,13-25) at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon.
 
Despite some bright moments, Grambling State (2-6) was unable to overcome ULM's (2-5) strong offensive showing. Essence Allen led GSU with six kills and four digs, while Kai Williams contributed five kills and two blocks. Letícia Correa dished out 11 assists, and Alyssa Pieh anchored the defense with five digs.
 
Ariana Brown had an outstanding game for ULM, finishing with 16 kills and a .286 hitting percentage. She was supported by Hannah Redrow, who added eight kills, and Kali Walker, who chipped in with five kills and 16 digs. Setter Morgan Howard paced ULM's attack with 32 assists.
 
How It Happened
 
Set 1 – ULM took control early in the opening set, breaking away from a 15-15 tie with a 10-4 run to secure a 25-19 victory. Grambling struggled to find consistency on offense, with seven kills but six errors in the set.
 
Set 2 – Grambling State responded with a stronger showing in the second set, taking a 20-18 lead late. However, ULM fought back, tying the score at 23 before closing the set with two straight points for a 25-23 win.
 
Set 3 – The final set saw ULM dominate from the outset, racing to a 14-6 lead. GSU couldn't recover, as ULM cruised to a 25-13 victory to seal the match.
 
Through the Numbers
- Grambling State hit .034 for the match, compared to ULM's .183.
- ULM finished with 42 kills, while Grambling State tallied 23.
- Essence Allen and Madison Reagins both contributed six points for GSU, with Reagins hitting .385 for the match.
- ULM's defense out dug Grambling, 69-55, with Cameron Rogers leading the way with 19 digs.
 
Up Next
Grambling State will return to action tomorrow against Tulane at 3 p.m.
 
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