Arkansas State Chases Sun Belt Volleyball Regular Season Crown

The seventh week of Sun Belt volleyball action will feature 12 divisional matches as all 14 matches will be broadcast on ESPN+. Three teams enter Week Seven with a realistic shot at claiming the title, but it’s Arkansas State that holds the lead with an 11-1 overall record and an eight-match winning streak.

All 14 matches of the seventh week of Sun Belt volleyball action will be broadcast on ESPN+. This weekend will feature the league’s final divisional matchups as the battle for seeding continues. In the East, App State (9-3 overall) will host Marshall (6-4), while Georgia Southern (9-3) hosts Georgia State. In the West, Troy will travel to Coastal Carolina, Louisiana will face ULM, and South Alabama will host Southern Miss.

Arkansas State Aims to Clinch the Crown

Arkansas State leads the pack in the race for the regular season crown. The Red Wolves, who have won eight straight matches since their lone loss in league play, will head to Louisiana Tech for a road matchup. Arkansas State is 6-3 on the road this year. Two teams, App State and Georgia Southern, each have a 9-3 overall record and enter the weekend on win streaks. App State will host Marshall with a 6-2 showing at home, while the Eagles boast a conference-high 10-2 record at home.

Final Divisional Matchups Underway

Week Seven marks the conclusion of divisional play for the Sun Belt. In the East Division, App State and Marshall are separated by two games, with the Mountaineers holding an 8-2 record. Georgia State travels to Georgia Southern with a 3-7 record, and James Madison (4-6) hosts Old Dominion. In the West, Troy has already finished its divisional slate with an 8-4 record, while Louisiana, South Alabama, and Southern Miss are all within range of making the championship.

Where to Watch

All Week Seven matches will be available on ESPN+. The schedule includes:

Nov. 5: Marshall at App State (5:00 p.m.), Troy at Coastal Carolina (5:00 p.m.), Georgia State at Georgia Southern (5:00 p.m.)
Nov. 6: Troy at Coastal Carolina (5:00 p.m.), Georgia State at Georgia Southern (5:00 p.m.), Marshall at App State (5:00 p.m.), Old Dominion at James Madison (5:00 p.m.), South Alabama at Southern Miss (6:00 p.m.), Louisiana at ULM (6:00 p.m.), Arkansas State at Louisiana Tech (6:00 p.m.)

National Standouts

Several teams and individuals have separated themselves at the national level. Troy ranks No. 5 in the nation in aces per set at 2.09. App State ranks No. 9 in assists with 1,212 and No. 2 in team kills with 1,352. Louisiana ranks No. 13 in assists with 1,202.

James Madison’s Kennedy Louisell ranks No. 18 with 0.55 aces per set, No. 5 in kills per set at 4.94, and No. 12 in service aces with 47. App State’s Raegan Richardson ranks No. 10 in assists with 960 and No. 19 in service aces with 45. App State’s MeMe Davis ranks No. 4 with 506 digs.

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