The ULM volleyball team lost its first game of the 2017 season against Utah State 0-3 (25-17,25-5,25-20) in the Arkansas Classic.
The third set was highly competitive with five lead changes and nine ties.
Utah State hit .309 (39-9-97), with .542 (14-1-24) in the second set. ULM hit just .23 for the match with 34 kills on 106 attempts and 21 errors.
The Warhawks had a great performance from fifth-year senior Kacey LeBlanc, recording 16 digs.
They also had an impressive debut showing from two freshmen. Outside hitter Lauren Appelman hit .400 (3-1-5) and middle blocker Alix Christie .