Seniors Honored as Little Rock Closes Out Season

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock Volleyball honored its 2019 senior class, surprised its two Brazilian seniors with the playing of their native national anthem prior to the match and hosted its final match of the 2019 season in a straight set loss to Louisiana.
 
The Trojans (6-22, 4-12 Sun Belt) brought to a close its 2019 season with Janae Thurston leading the Trojans with 11 kills and a .281 hitting percentage. Laura Jansen led the Trojan defense with 16 digs.
 
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Louisiana (14-15, 10-6) was led by Hali Wisnoskie's 26 kills and .532 hitting percentage.
 
Behind the Box Score

• The two teams were relatively even in a close opening set. Louisiana hit .178 while Little Rock hit .133.
• There were 12 ties and eight lead changes in the first set, more than the other two sets combined.
• Carol Barbosa led the Trojans with four kills in the opening set.
• Janae Thurston led Little Rock with three kills in the second set.
• Laura Jansen was credited with a team-high eight digs in the second frame.
• Janae Thurston led the Trojan offense in the final set with six kills.
• Alyssa Nayar led Little Rock's defense with five digs in the third set.

 
Leaders by the Numbers
Kills: 11, Janae Thurston
Assists: 13, Nathalia Vigineski
Service Aces: 1, Diana Giordani, Carol Barbosa, Alyssa Nayar, Laura Jansen
Digs: 16, Laura Jansen
Blocks: 3, Janae Thurston
 
Notables

• Saturday's match concluded the careers of Trojan seniors Carol Barbosa, Diana Giordani and Anna Hurlburt.
• Little Rock still leads the all-time series over Louisiana, 39-13, with a 19-6 advantage in Little Rock.

 
 
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