LSU Downed by Texas A&M in Straight Sets

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – LSU dropped a three-setter to Texas A&M, 13-25, 20-25, 21-25, on Friday night at Reed Arena.

LSU falls to 11-12 on the season and 6-8 in the SEC, while Texas A&M snaps its three-match losing streak to improve to 15-11 and 8-6 in league play.

LSU was held to a .169 hitting percentage on 34 kills, but won the battle in aces, 5-4. Despite Texas A&M hitting an opposing season-high .336 against LSU, the Tigers collected 60 digs but had just two blocks on the night.

Outside hitter Jurnee Robinson led LSU with 16 kills and added six digs. Setter Martina Villani handed out 16 assists, and teammate Lauren Brooker finished with seven assists and a kill in two sets. Middle…