In Thursday's non-league contest, the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) volleyball squad knocked off the visiting Ouachita Parish Lions (Monroe, LA), by a margin of 3-0.

Next up, the Bearcats battle the Catholic - N.I. Panthers (New Iberia, LA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 3. Ruston will attempt to better on its 5-0 season record. The Panthers come into the contest with a 2-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over North Vermilion (Maurice, LA).

With the loss, Ouachita Parish drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Lions host West Monroe (West Monroe, LA) to battle the Rebels in a non-league contest on Saturday, September 3. The Rebels come into the contest with a record of 2-2. West Monroe lost 3-0 in their recent non-league contest against West Ouachita (West Monroe, LA)