Memphis Drops Four-Set Match to Southeastern Louisiana

Friday, September 4

Lafayette, La.

2 p.m.

University of Memphis

0-4

Southeastern Louisiana

1-4

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Southeastern	28	25	19	25	3
Memphis	26	12	25	23	1

Photo by: Logan Orman

Memphis Drops Four-Set Match to Southeastern Louisiana

Sep 04, 2026 | Volleyball

Box Score

LAFAYETTE, La. – The University of Memphis volleyball team dropped a four-set decision to Southeastern Louisiana on Friday afternoon inside Earl K. Long Gym.

HOW IT HAPPENED
In the opening frame, both teams traded points before Memphis built a 10-5 advantage on a 5-0 run highlighted by kills from Arianna Mongare and Caitlyn Little. The Lions answered with a 3-0 spurt of their own behind kills from Gracie Mann and Ainsley Driska. Late kills from Kyra McKelvey pulled Southeastern within two before Ashley Richardson and Keira Beverly capitalized on late Tiger attacking errors to secure the opening set for the Lions, 28-26.

Southeastern carried that momentum into the second set. Tied early, Abigail Bailey sparked a 6-0 run to put the Lions ahead 10-5. Despite kills from Mongare and Amanda Hardt, Southeastern closed the set on an 8-0 run to take a 25-12 victory.

Memphis responded in the third set, racing out to a 10-4 lead behind kills from Hardt and Kaylee Parker. Little extended the advantage with a kill that ignited a 3-0 run. Late Southeastern pushes were not enough, as Lily Hamilton closed out the 25-19 set victory with consecutive kills to put the Tigers on the board.

The fourth set featured tight back-and-forth action. Trailing late, Memphis capitalized on a Southeastern service error to fuel a 5-0 run, knotting the set at 21-21. However, the Lions took advantage of late Memphis errors down the stretch to claim the frame, 25-23, and seal the match.

NOTABLES

In her return to the court, Amanda Hardt led the Tigers with 20 kills, 12 digs and 21 points.
- The senior is the second Tiger to reach 20 kills and a double-double this season.
Sydney Marshall recorded 34 assists in today's match.
Abigail Schlueter tied Hardt with 12 digs.
Lily Hamilton and Arianna Mongare put up the Tigers only assist blocks.
- Kaylee Parker was the only Tiger to put up a solo block.

UP NEXT
Memphis returns to Earl K. Long Gym to face host Louisiana at 1 p.m. on Saturday. This game is not going to be broadcast on ESPN+, but live stats are available to follow the action.

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