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Volleyball: Lobos struggle vs. LSU in invite finale

Crucial errors down the stretch hindered New Mexico’s five-set bid in the title game at the Days Inn and Suites Lobo Invitational against LSU on Saturday night.

After taking the first matches against Cal State Northridge and Long Island University Brooklyn, the Lobos hit a lull for a 3-2 loss against the Tigers in the final game the squad will play this season at WisePies Arena aka The Pit.

Head coach Jeff Nelson said his group’s focus wasn’t there in the tournament’s final match, which led to significant changes following the second set.

“Our heads lost that game.