Indiana Volleyball Enters 2026 Season Ranked 16th
IU Athletics Release LEXINGTON, Ky. – With just over a week until the start of the 2026 season, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) unveiled its preseason top-25 rankings. Head coach Steve Aird’s Indiana squad was picked 16th by the voting coaches, the first time the program has opened the season in the national polls. During […]
Indiana Volleyball Aims To Maintain Momentum Heading into 2026 Season
Big Ten Volleyball Media Day opened in Chicago on Aug. 3, and along with it came Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Steve Aird, junior setter Sade Ilawole, and sophomore outside hitter Jaidyn Jager. Throughout Media Day, two themes were widely apparent for this Indiana team: sustained growth and a shared belief in the process. “Recruiting classes […]
Indiana Volleyball Will Send Coach Steve Aird, Sade Ilawole and Jaidyn Jager to Big Ten Media Days
IU Athletics Release ROSEMONT, Ill. – A trio of Hoosiers will join the rest of the conference to kick start another anticipated season of volleyball in the Big Ten. The network studios will play host to the fifth-annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on Monday, August 3rd in Chicago, featuring appearances from coaches and student-athletes of […]
Indiana Volleyball Announces Captains for 2026 Season
IU Athletics Release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – When Indiana takes the court this fall, it will be led by a trio of talented and determined leaders. Senior middle blocker Ava Vickers, junior setter Sade Ilawole and sophomore outside hitter Jaidyn Jager were voted as the program’s three team captains for the 2026 season by their peers. Vickers […]
Fresh Off Its Overseas Trip, Indiana Volleyball is Ready to Make History
IU Athletics Release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Fresh off one of the best seasons in school history, ninth-year head coach Steve Aird and the Indiana volleyball team will test itself against some of the nation’s most elite programs in 2026. IU unveiled its schedule for the fall on Monday (June 8) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play 26 […]
Texas Ends Indiana’s Dream Season in the Sweet 16
Indiana’s historic season came to a close in Austin, as the Hoosiers battled top-seeded Texas in a hard-fought Sweet 16 volleyball matchup. Despite standout performances and relentless grit, the Longhorns’ firepower proved too much, ending IU’s deepest postseason run in program history.
Indiana Volleyball Set for Rare Sweet 16 Test vs Texas
Indiana volleyball heads to the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history, riding strong performances from veterans and breakout freshmen. The Hoosiers will face top seeded Texas with confidence, a red hot block and an offense that continues to find its rhythm.
Hoosiers Dominate Toledo to Kick Off their NCAA Tournament Return
Indiana Volleyball made its long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament and delivered a commanding sweep of Toledo in front of a roaring Wilkinson Hall crowd. With veterans and freshmen stepping up on both sides of the ball, the Hoosiers advanced to the second round with confidence.
Indiana Volleyball’s Historic Season Leads to Long Awaited NCAA Tourney Berth
Indiana volleyball is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010, fueled by breakout freshmen, battle tested veterans and the program’s best record in history. With momentum building, the Hoosiers enter the postseason ready to make noise.
No. 17 Hoosiers Battle Hard as No. 1 Nebraska Extends Perfect Season
Indiana Volleyball delivered a gritty performance against undefeated No. 1 Nebraska, holding late leads and showcasing strong play from multiple hitters. The Hoosiers fought throughout all three sets but couldn’t close out the upset, ending their home finale with promise still building toward the postseason.