Alabama
11-16,3-13SEC
LSU
15-12,7-9SEC
Volleyball Falls to LSU in Season Finale Friday in Tuscaloosa
11/29/2024 6:57:00 PM | Volleyball
The Crimson Tide honored its six seniors postgame
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama volleyball concluded its 2024 season Friday afternoon at Foster Auditorium, falling to LSU in four sets by scores of 21-25, 25-23, 25-27 and 17-25.
Following the conclusion of the match, Alabama (11-16, 3-13 SEC) honored its six seniors on the court as part of its senior day ceremony. The Crimson Tide's senior class includes Francesca Bertucci, Chaise Campbell, Kayla Keshock, Malia Moore, Natalie Repetti and Paris Thompson. LSU (15-12, 7-9 SEC) won the opening set, 25-21, before Alabama evened the match with a hard-fought 25-23 win in the second. Set three also came down to the wire, with both teams tied late at 23-23. The Tide held off the Tigers at set point twice before the visitors eventually pushed through with a 27-25 win to take a 2-1 match lead. The momentum carried into set four as the Tigers led the whole way en route to a 25-17 set victory and a 3-1 match win.
FROM HEAD COACH RASHINDA REED
"I'm proud of these ladies. We did a lot of great things together and I'm sad that our season is over. I'm proud of what they've done for this program. They've set the foundation for how we are continuing to build Alabama volleyball. This program is heading in the right direction."
NOTES
- Paris Thompson led the team with 16 kills, her second-highest total in SEC play this year
- Callie Kieffer finished with 14 assists and 10 digs, good for her fourth double-double of the season
STAT LEADERS
- Kills: Paris Thompson - 16
- Assists: Kayla Keshock - 17
- Digs: Francesca Bertucci - 22
- Blocks: Three tied - 4
- Aces: Natalie Repetti - 2
SET-BY-SET
- Set 1: LSU 25, Alabama 21
- Set 2: Alabama 25, LSU 23
- Set 3: LSU 27, Alabama 25
- Set 4: LSU 25, Alabama 17
