NEW ORLEANS, La. – Southeastern Louisiana fell Saturday in straight sets at the University of New Orleans, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20, in a Southland Conference match at the Human Performance Center.
 
The Lady Lions (1-14, 0-4 Southland) were led offensively against UNO (10-9, 4-1 Southland) by Sam Gomez. The native of Mandeville, Louisiana recorded a team-high eight kills and season-best .462 attack percentage.
 
Elyssa Purcell (Alvin, Texas) chipped in seven, while Jodi Edo (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) and Caroline Golden (Mandeville) each contributed six kills.
 
Haley Baker (Elkton, Maryland) dished out a team-high 14 assists and Michelle Mirarchi (Plano, Texas) handed out an additional 11 for the Lady Lions.
 
Gomez had a hand in both Southeastern blocks, including a solo block in the third set, and served up the squad's only ace. Lexie Torres (San Antonio, Texas) contributed a team-leading eight digs each to the defensive effort.
 
UP NEXT
Southeastern wraps up its road trip Tuesday at Jackson State, returning Thursday to the University Center for a Southland matchup with Stephen F. Austin on National Taco Day.
 
DIGGIN' IT CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the Southeastern volleyball program are encouraged to join the Diggin' It Club. Lady Lion volleyball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners. S Club members also gain membership in the Diggin' It Club.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Diggin' It Club and S Club (volleyball) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern volleyball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at LAA@Southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091.
 
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