MONROE, La - The Warhawks enter Sun Belt Conference play after a 12-game road trip which saw a 4-8 non-conference record. The first of two games take place Friday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the ULM Activity Center. Game two serves at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. Southern Miss also enters with a 4-8 non-conference record.
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FOLLOW THE WARHAWKS -
Links to live video and stats for all matches are available on ULMWarhawks.com. Navigate to the volleyball schedule page and select that day's opponent.
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BROWN LEADS THE ATTACK -
Sophomore outside hitter
Ariana Brown has been by far the best attacker for the Warhawks in 2024. Her 134 kills (3.44 per set) culminate in 160.0 total points on the season, which beats the next-highest total by 66 points. She has double-digit kills in seven of the 12 matches played this season.
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Brown has made two all-tournament teams this season in the Green Wave Classic and Dr. Pam Littleton Classic. Against Houston Christian, she tallied a season-high 20 kills, leading her team in a thrilling five-set win over the Huskies on September 20.
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HOWARD WITH THE SETUP -
The main setter for ULM has been sophomore setter
Morgan Howard. She has 266 assists for the year (6.49 per set) and has double-digit assists in all but one game in 2024.
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Along with double-digit assists, Howard also has three games with over 30 assists. Her 32 vs. Grambling lead the Warhawks to end a three-game losing streak on September 13. She produced 35 in the first win of the season against South Carolina State on August 31. Versus Houston Christian on September 20, she totaled a season/career high 37 assists in the five-set win.
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STOPPED BY ROGERS -
Senior libero/defensive specialist
Cameron Rogers continues her defensive dominance in 2024. She has produced 194 digs for the season (4.73 per set). She has been named to three all-tournament teams in 2024 with the UTA Classic, Green Wave Classic, and Dr. Pam Littleton Classic.
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With her five service aces in the Dr. Pam Littleton Classic, Rogers passed Bayleigh Hoffman for third place on the ULM all-time career service aces list in the 25-point rally scoring era. She now has 76 service aces and is tied for second place on the list with Tara Jenkins.
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A LOOK AHEAD -
The Warhawks travel on the road to Mobile, Alabama for their conference matchup with South Alabama. Game one serves on Friday, October 4, at 6 p.m.
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