NATCHITOCHES, La. – Samaya Wesson recorded her 300^th career kill and 200^th career block for the Northwestern State Demons despite a 3-0 loss (25-14, 25-16 and 25-12) to the Lamar Cardinals Thursday night in Southland Conference volleyball action at Prather Coliseum.

The Demons (1-22, 0-9 SLC) were led by Olivia Bush with nine kills while Jade Longlad led the setters with 18 assists. But it was Wesson's day as she recorded two milestones in the third set sealing her 300^th kill and 200^th block.

"It's nice to be able to make your mark," said Wesson. "I've been playing this game for 11 years and I am glad to achieve something during my career."
NSU head coach Ben Kaszeta praised his team's effort and character tonight.

"We may not be getting the results, but this team makes it fun to come to work," said Kaszeta. "The character that they show despite not having the wins to show for it makes me optimistic long term."

The Cardinals (13-11, 6-3 SLC) had two players with double-doubles as Maja Malinowska had 13 kills and 12 digs while Taisha Rhone had 11 kills and 14 digs. Lamar's Alexa Gonzalez had 35 assists.

The Demons finished with 26 kills while the Cardinals had 44. NSU got 42 digs led by Harper Cauley with 19.

Next up, the Demons will host league-leading Stephen F. Austin (12-7, 7-1 SLC) Saturday at 12 p.m. in Prather Coliseum.