Fans gathered at Gillom Center Tuesday morning to witness the Rebels take on McNeese State and watch head coach Steven McRoberts earn his 500th career win.
After winning the Magnolia Invitational over the weekend, the Rebels came into the match with a 3-0 record, one similar to the undefeated start of last season.
The Rebels were off to a great start, gaining a quick lead in set one. After maintaining the lead throughout the set, the Rebels would take set one 25-18. Set two seemed to be more of a challenge as they quickly fell behind McNeese State.