HAMMOND, La. – Southeastern Louisiana hosts Sam Houston in a Southland Conference volleyball match Monday at 3 p.m. in the University Center.
 
The contest will be broadcast on ESPN+ while live stats will be available through both www.LionSports.net and the Lions Gameday Experience app.
 
Southeastern (3-2, 1-1 Southland) is led on offense by Kailin Newsome (4.31 kills per set), Ryan Maddera (2.08 p/set), Sam Gomez (2.06 p/set) and Karlee Wilkerson (2.06 p/set). Calli Collins (6.69 assists per set) and Ariana Hebert (3.69 a/set) direct the Lady Lions' 6- 2 system from the setter position.
 
Gomez (1.13 blocks per set) and Crispin Adams (0.94 b/set) lead Southeastern's frontline defense at the net while Ansley Tullis (4.56 digs per set), Lizzy Low (2.63 d/set) and Newsome (2.00 d/set) lend support along the end line.
 
The teams faced each other three times during the 2019 season with the Lady Lions twice taking Sam Houston to five sets, including in the opening round of the Southland Conference Volleyball Tournament.
 
Sam Houston (2-1, 2-1 Southland), after dropping its Southland opener to Central Arkansas in five sets, has swept its last two matches against Northwestern State and New Orleans.
 
Ashley Lewis (5.25 k/set) and Breanne Chausse (2.88 k/set) are the Bearkats' top attackers, operating under the direction of setters Morgan Janda (5.63 a/set) and Madilyn Miles (4.63 a/set).
 
The Bearkats have a formidable blocking scheme run by Kaira Hunnicutt (1.80 b/set), McKenzie Morvant (1.75 b/set), Samantha Rodgers (0.71 b/set), Chausse (0.63 b/set) and Lewis (0.63 b/set). Passing along the end line is also strong with Hannah Baker (5.00 d/set) and Lewis (4.25 d/set).
 
SOCIAL DISTANCING ON GAMEDAYS
Proper social distancing techniques are required at all athletic events. Fans are asked to maintain a minimum distance of six feet from others, wear a face covering over both their nose and mouth, and wash their hands frequently. Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout Southeastern's athletic facilities.
 
While tailgating is currently prohibited, current health and safety guidelines set forth by state and local officials due to the COVID-19 pandemic allow for 25 percent capacity at athletic events. Capacity will be adjusted as state guidelines allow.
 
LIONS GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE APP
The Lions Gameday Experience app puts audio, stats, video, social media and more in the hands of fans. Those in attendance can also check in to earn reward points redeemable for Southeastern-related prizes. Available for both Android and iOS devices, it can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play or by following the link www.LionSports.net/App.
 
DIGGIN' IT CLUB / S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the Southeastern volleyball program are encouraged to join the Diggin' It Club. Lion volleyball alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
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 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. The policy mirrors safety precautions required for entrance to professional and collegiate sporting venues throughout the country. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/Clear.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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