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Trojans Set to Battle FAMU, Baylor, Florida State

Little Rock at Florida A&M
Date Thursday, Sept. 8
Time 5 p.m. (CT)
Location Tallahassee, Fla.
Arena Al Lawson Center
Stats TBA
Video TBA
Notes Little Rock | Florida A&M
LITTLE ROCK – Earning its first two wins of the year this past weekend, Little Rock volleyball (2-5) will go back on the road to take on Florida A&M, Baylor and No. 13 Florida State at the Home2 Suites by Hilton-Tallahassee Seminole Tournament in Tallahassee, Florida, beginning on Thursday.
 
Little Rock will open the tournament at Florida A&M at 5 p.m. (CT) on Thursday. On Friday, the Trojans will move over to Florida State's campus and battle Baylor at 10:30 a.m. (CT) before turning their attention to host Florida State at 6 p.m. (CT).
 
Little Rock vs. Baylor
Date Friday, Sept. 9
Time 10:30 a.m. (CT)
Location Tallahassee, Fla.
Arena Tully Gymnasium
Stats NeuLion Stats
Video Not Available
Notes Little Rock | Baylor

Over the weekend, Little Rock went 2-2 in the Little Rock Invitational and picked up its first wins of the young season.
 
This will be Little Rock's first time facing the Rattlers and Seminoles, but it will be the fourth time the Trojans and Bears have tangled.
 
The brightest spot in Little Rock's stats are the 80 total blocks the team has accumulated, ranking first in Division I.  
  • At No. 13, Florida State will be the highest-ranked
    Little Rock at #13 Florida State
    Date Friday, Sept. 9
    Time 6 p.m. (CT)
    Location Tallahassee, Fla.
    Arena Tully Gymnasium
    Stats NeuLion Stats
    Video TBA
    Notes Little Rock | Florida State
    opponent Little Rock has faced since the Trojans played No. 5 USC in 2014.
  • This will be Little Rock's first visit to the state of Florida since facing FIU and FAU in 2012.
  • Little Rock has never played Florida State or Florida A&M, but it does have a 1-2 record against Baylor.
  • The Trojans last faced the Bears in 2006.
  • All three matches against Baylor have been played in Waco, and Little Rock's only win came in the first meeting in 1994.
  • A win against Florida State would be the Trojans' first-ever against a ranked opponent.
  • Little Rock is 2-3 all-time against ACC schools.
  • Sydnee Martin ranks 12th nationally and leads the Sun Belt in aces (14).
  • Carolee Dillard ranks fourth nationally and leads the Sun Belt in total blocks (40.0).
  • Little Rock's 80 total blocks lead the nation.
  • The Trojans' 42 service aces rank 38th nationally and third in the Sun Belt.
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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