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Post Point Celly
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3
Winner IU Kokomo IU KOKOM 26-5, 15-0
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Indiana Southeast INDIANA 17-7, 10-5
Winner
IU Kokomo IU KOKOM
26-5, 15-0
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Indiana Southeast INDIANA
17-7, 10-5
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IU Kokomo IU KOKOM 25 25 25 (3)
Indiana Southeast INDIANA 16 15 21 (0)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

No. 15 Cougars Extend Road Record to 8-0 with Three-Set Win at IU Southeast Friday Night

NEW ALBANY, Ind. - The 15th-ranked IU Kokomo volleyball team handled business Friday night at IU Southeast, sweeping the Grenadiers to extend their perfect 8-0 record in true road matches this season.

FAST FACTS
  • LOCATION: Activities Building | New Albany, IN 
  • UPDATED RECORDS: IU Kokomo - 26-5 (15-0), IU Southeast - 17-7 (10-5)
  • NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo - #15, IU Southeast - N/A

THE RUNDOWN 
  • IU Southeast jumped out to a 6-3 lead early in the opening set, but IU Kokomo quickly found their offensive rhythm, hitting .357 to take a 15-10 lead just past the midway point. The Cougar attack proved unstoppable, as IU Kokomo cruised to a 25-16 set one victory.
  • The IU Kokomo offense stepped up even more in set two, posting a .412 hitting percentage and jumping out to an early 11-2 lead. A service ace from Allison Richman extended the advantage to 20-10, helping the Cougars close out a 25-16 set two victory.
  • Tied 3-3 early in the third set, IU Kokomo rattled off eight of the next nine points to grab a seven-point lead. IU Southeast fought back to cut the margin to 19-16, but the No. 15 Cougars closed out the set 25-21 to complete the sweep.

LEADING THE CHARGE
  • The IU Kokomo offense was as balanced as ever Friday night, with five Cougars recording at least six kills. Mia Niekamp led the way with a team-high nine kills and four solo blocks, while Lexi Broyles added eight kills on a .467 hitting percentage. Mya Grigsby contributed seven kills, and freshman Ryleigh Hamilton tallied six kills on nine attempts, hitting an impressive .667.
  • Senior setter Allison Richman was a force offensively in the win, recording seven kills on a .778 hitting percentage alongside 14 assists. Macy Chafin contributed a solid 13 assists of her own.
  • Chloe Carpenter anchored the back row with 12 digs, while libero Avery Littrell chipped in 11.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE
  • "I was very happy with how we played today. IUS is a really good team, and we knew we had to be focused from the start. We passed well and did a great job diversifying our offense, which helped us keep them off balance. Our blocking and defensive plays were strong, and everyone contributed at key moments. Over the last six weeks, we've shown tremendous growth — not just in our execution, but in our confidence and consistency." - Head Coach Heather Hayes

THE ROAD AHEAD
  • Next Match: 11/8 @ IU Columbus - 1:00 PM ET
  • Next Home Match: 11/11 RSC Quarterfinals vs TBD

For the latest news, updates, and information on the IU Kokomo Cougars, fans can visit IUKCougars.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Cougar news by following @IUKAthletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 
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