Momentum Building in New Orleans
Tulane University’s women’s volleyball team is set to face cross-town rival LSU New Orleans this Sunday at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. The match, scheduled for a 12 p.m. first serve, represents a critical opportunity for the Green Wave to secure their second four-match winning streak of the 2026 season. The game will be broadcast live via ESPN+.
The team enters the contest fresh off a 3-0 sweep of Cal State Fullerton this past Thursday. That victory marked the Green Wave’s fifth sweep of the season, matching their total from the entire 2025 campaign and representing their highest non-conference sweep count since 2019, according to Tulane Athletics.
Key Performers and Tactical Outlook
Sophomore Charlee Solomon has been a central figure in Tulane’s recent success. Her performance at the South Alabama Invitational earned her all-tournament honors and an honorable mention from the American Conference. Solomon currently leads the team with 317 assists—ranking second in the conference—and recently recorded her first career triple-double in a 3-1 win over South Alabama.
Offensively, the Green Wave attack is balanced, with four players reaching at least 70 kills this season: Lauryn Mack (95), Chloe List (92), and Riley Tucker and Avery Burks (73 each). Defensively, the backline is anchored by Dayla Ortiz with 100 digs, while Tucker leads the net defense with 29 total blocks.
Historical Context and Future Stakes
Tulane holds a dominant 66-23 all-time record against the Privateers, including a 24-7 advantage at home. The Green Wave has maintained a winning streak in this rivalry for over two decades, having defeated LSU New Orleans in 11 consecutive meetings dating back to October 2001. Their last loss to the Privateers occurred on August 31, 2001, during the NOKIA Sugar Bowl Tournament.
Following Sunday’s match, the team shifts focus to the American Conference schedule. They are slated to travel to Texas for a road trip, beginning with a match against UTSA on Friday, September 25, followed by a contest against North Texas on Sunday, September 27.