Texas A&M Sweeps LSU in Straight Sets
Texas A&M beat LSU 3-0 at Reed Arena on Friday, dropping the Tigers to 11-12 overall and 6-8 in conference play.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Volleyball
Texas A&M defeated LSU 3-0 at Reed Arena on Friday, winning sets 25-13, 25-20 and 25-21. LSU hit .169 for the match and recorded seven service errors.
Why it matters
The loss leaves LSU at 6-8 in conference play, adding pressure on the Tigers as the season moves toward its final stretch. Texas A&M's straight-set win shows its balance on both sides of the net.
LSU hit .169 for the match and finished with 2 blocks and 7 service errors, while Texas A&M's Kyndal Stowers recorded 15 kills and Gabi Rodriguez recorded 23 digs. The extraction does not provide team-level totals for Texas A&M's hitting percentage or block count.
The players
Texas A&M Aggies
The Texas A&M University athletic program competes in the Southeastern Conference and fields its volleyball team at Reed Arena in College Station.
LSU Tigers
The Louisiana State University athletic program competes in the Southeastern Conference and is based in Baton Rouge.
The details
Texas A&M won the first set 25-13 after a 5-point run to open the match. LSU came within four points midway through the second set before Texas A&M closed it 25-20, and in the third set LSU led 11-9 and later trailed 21-24 before a late service error sealed a 25-21 finish.
Timeline
2025: LSU lost a four-set match to Texas A&M in Baton Rouge.
Nov. 13, 2026: Texas A&M defeated LSU 3-0 at Reed Arena.
Nov. 15, 2026: LSU plays No. 16 Texas in Austin at 1 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Texas A&M's sweep of LSU follows its 2025 four-set win over the Tigers in Baton Rouge, extending the Aggies' edge in this head-to-head series. The result drops LSU to 6-8 in conference play with a road match at Texas on Nov. 15 next on its schedule.
LSU's 6-8 conference record leaves it with less room for error as the Tigers head into a road match against ranked Texas. Fans tracking SEC standings should note that a Texas win would further tighten the conference race.
The takeaway
Straight-set wins like this one often come down to serving and passing consistency, and LSU's seven service errors are the number to watch as it prepares for Texas. Tracking those errors across matches can show whether the Tigers can tighten up in tight sets.
What happens next
LSU plays No. 16 Texas in Austin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2026.
Further reading
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