Best start in team history; coach shares the praise

The volleyball team is starting out with a record of 3-0 for the first time in school history.

These wins are also the first time since the 2005 season that ULM has won three consecutive games in a row throughout any part of the season.

In 2005, they won five games in a row, a number that has yet to be matched.

ULM defeated the Grambling State Lady Tigers 3-0 (25-14,25-17,25-12) on Tuesday in their final home match of the week, which extended their streak to three.

Coach Ernest Vasquez deserves a lot of credit for how this team is turning around and starting to play but gives all the credit to the team.

Vasquez said, “I was proud of the way the team came out and played. They won the match in three sets and put away Grambling early. That’s always good for the team especially after having to play five sets in the previous two matches.”

A key to the early success for the Warhawks is big play from Junior Zuzana Markova.

The Czech Republic native had her first double-double performance of her career against Grambling State with 10 kills and 15 assists.

However, the stardom was not limited to just Markova.

Other Warhawks that played big games included seniors Meghan McCoy with 14 assists and Lacey Dietlin leading in digs.

Also, Mahogany Dilonga added four blocks on the day.

The team will travel to Southeastern Louisiana University on Tuesday.