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Trojans Trek to SFA for Final Preconference Tourney

Little Rock vs. Incarnate Word
Date Friday, September 16
Time 4 p.m.
Location Nacogdoches, Texas
Arena Shelton Gym
Stats GameTracker
Notes Little Rock | Incarnate Word
LITTLE ROCK – Playing in its final preconference matches of the regular season, Little Rock volleyball (3-7) will look to get back on track at the Holiday Inn Express SFA Volleyball Invitational beginning on Friday at 4 p.m. The Trojans will face Incarnate Word on Friday at 4 p.m., before facing North Texas and Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at 10 a.m., and 2 p.m.
 
Little Rock's first televised match of the season will take place against tournament host Stephen F. Austin on ESPN3/WatchESPN on Saturday.
Little Rock vs. North Texas
Date Saturday, September 17
Time 10 a.m.
Location Nacogdoches, Texas
Arena Shelton Gym
Stats GameTracker
Notes Little Rock | North Texas

 
The Sun Belt Conference's reigning Defensive Player of the Week, Carolee Dillard, will be looking for her 500th career block this weekend in Nacogdoches.  Dillard ranks second in the nation for total blocks (64) and third in the nation for blocks per set (1.83).
 
Little Rock is the best blocking team this side of the Mississippi as it ranks second in the country for total blocks
Little Rock at Stephen F. Austin
Date Saturday, September 17
Time 2 p.m.
Location Nacogdoches, Texas
Arena Shelton Gym
Stats GameTracker
Video ESPN3/WatchESPN
Notes Little Rock | Stephen F. Austin
(122.5) and blocks per set (3.50).
 
A first-place finish by the Trojans at this weekend's tournament would be the first since winning the TCU Nike Invitational in 2014.
 
  • Little Rock and Incarnate Word will meet for the first time on Friday.
  • Little Rock holds a 17-8 series lead against North Texas and a 3-0 record at neutral sites.
  • Down 4-0 in the series, the Trojans will be looking for their first win against the Lumberjacks.
  • Carolee Dillard is the reigning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week.
  • Dillard is seven blocks away from 500 and 72 away from claiming the program record.
  • Little Rock is the second-best blocking team in the country at 3.50 blocks per set and 122.5 total blocks.
  • The Trojans' 122.5 total blocks through the first 10 matches are the most in program history.
  • A tournament win would be the Trojans' first since winning the TCU Nike Invitational in 2014.
  • Coach Van Compton is currently at 490 career wins.
  • Sydnee Martin continues to lead the conference in aces at 0.46 per set and 16 total.
  • The Trojans rank fourth in the Sun Belt for aces per set at 1.49.
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Players Mentioned

Carolee Dillard

#11 Carolee Dillard

MB/RS
6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
Sydnee Martin

#13 Sydnee Martin

DS/L
5' 4"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Carolee Dillard

#11 Carolee Dillard

6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
MB/RS
Sydnee Martin

#13 Sydnee Martin

5' 4"
Sophomore
DS/L