Friday, September 13
Bloomington, Ind.
12:00 PM
Indiana University
vs
Chicago State
Volleyball Central: Indiana Invitational
9/12/2024 10:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After a grueling stretch of five matches in seven days, the Indiana Volleyball team (3-2, 0-0) returns home for the Indiana Invitational this weekend. Chicago State, Southern Indiana and Ball State will make the trip to Bloomington as each team gets set to play three matches.
IU will play four of its final five non-conference games inside the confines of Wilkinson Hall, beginning with Chicago State on Friday (Sept. 13) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play their only doubleheader of the season this Friday, meeting Southern Indiana in the nightcap. The non-conference slate ends with a return trip from Notre Dame in over a week's time (Sept. 22).
The Hoosiers were tested early this past week, playing a pair of programs currently in the top-20 of the AVCA rankings. Defending national champions Texas beat IU in straight sets while Miami (Fla.) got past the Hoosiers in four games. IU played Miami close in a match separated by just two total points.
Juniors Avry Tatum and Candela Alonso-Corcelles are enjoying outstanding seasons, averaging 3.32 and 3.16 kills per set respectively. Each player has gone for 10+ kills on four different occasions. Both players are tied for the team lead in aces (9) with senior setter Camryn Haworth. Tatum leads the team with 63 kills while Alonso-Corcelles is in a close second at 60 putaways.
If the Hoosiers can pull off three wins at their home invitational, it will be the first 6-2 start to a season since 2019. A trio of wins would give IU a 4-0 start to its home slate for the second-straight campaign. In addition to matches against Chicago State and Southern Indiana, IU will close the weekend against Ball State on Saturday (Sept. 14) afternoon.
Gameday Info
vs. Chicago State (Friday, September 13th – 12:00 PM ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/3z8oZfh
Live Stats: bit.ly/4gijw6c
vs. Southern Indiana (Friday, September 13th – 7:00 PM ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/4dVnPTw
Live Stats: bit.ly/47khH4y
vs. Ball State (Saturday, September 14th – 4:00 PM)
Live Video: bit.ly/3MG44De
Live Stats: t.ly/vWkqo
Stat Trends
• The Hoosiers have had at least seven aces in all five matches this season. Last year, IU had seven-or-more aces on 14 different occasions. Four different players this year have at least five aces including Avry Tatum (9), Candela Alonso-Corcelles (9) and Camryn Haworth (9).
Notable
Return Home
• After playing four of five games away from home to start the season, IU will close out the preseason slate with four of five home matches. The Indiana Invitational will see Ball State, Chicago State and Southern Indiana visit town. IU will also take on Notre Dame in a home-and-home next weekend.
Veteran Core, Veteran League
• IU will head into the 2024 season with a collection of players who have seen lots of Big Ten volleyball in their collegiate tenure. IU has seven seniors, including five who have spent their whole careers in Bloomington.
• Camryn Haworth, Mady Saris and Morgan Geddes have all played in 90 career matches or more. Transfer Delaynie Maple (USC Beach) won four national titles in the sand and comes to IU with a wide variety of volleyball expertise.
Took a Punch, Responded Nicely
• Texas, the two-time defending champions, unveiled its 2023 National Championship banner last Thursday when the Hoosiers visited town. Led by a collection of All-Americans, Texas took it to IU in the first set with a 25-8 win. The Hoosiers bounced back, playing contested second and third sets before falling in three.
• IU's contest on Friday against Miami (Fla.) was much more competitive. The total score was separated by just two points but the Hurricanes won a pair of tight sets (23-25, 22-25) to win in four games. The Hoosiers had more blocks, aces and fewer attacking errors. Miami had more kills by a large margin.
Time to Get on a Roll
• With a whole week to practice at home, IU is hoping to find some rhythm in its team before the next three matches. The Hoosiers missed pieces all over the floor in training camp and are attempting to find connection with most of their players finally back without limitations. Expect IU's offense and defense to be much crisper this weekend.
All-Time Countdown
• Senior setter Camryn Haworth and outside hitter Mady Saris are closing in on massive milestones. They've started a majority of the matches in their career, proving to be a reliable duo for IU.
• Haworth passed the 3,000-assist threshold - the 8th in program history to do so - and is now chasing 4,000 assists. Along the way, she is hoping to pass the all-time aces mark of 197. She's got 173 for her career, needing just 25 in 25 remaining regular season matches.
• Saris is looking to become the 20th member of the 1,000-kill club at Indiana. She has 915 for her career, just 85 away from crossing the threshold. Breana Edwards (2018-21) is the only other player under head coach Steve Aird to hit the mark.
Scouting the Opponent
Chicago State (2-3, 0-0 NEC)
• The Cougars picked up a pair of victories against Miami (Ohio) and Evansville to start their campaign. This will be the third time in the past four years that these programs meet.
• With a roster of just 10 players, Chicago State is limited in options but not short in talent. Patrycja Lagida leads the way with 75 kills (3.75 p/s). Zahara Quraishi and Karly Klaer supplement the rest of the offense on the outside.
Southern Indiana (2-4, 0-0 OVC)
• It's been a tough opening slate to the schedule for Southern Indiana. It pushed Ohio State to a hard four sets last weekend while also playing No. 10 Florida and South Florida in Gainesville. The Screaming Eagles own wins over St. Thomas and Bradley in the young season.
• Southern Indiana has run a balanced offense in the early going of the season. Jasmine Green (3.00 k/s) leads the way but three other players also have at least 2.00 kills per set. Carly Sobieralski has 186 assists on the campaign.
Ball State (3-3, 0-0 MAC)
• The Cardinals have also played a tough slate this year, seeing top-10 opponents in Penn State and Kentucky last weekend in Lexington. Ball State has wins over James Madison, Seton Hall and Bryant through six contests.
• Aniya Kennedy is the main event for Ball State, leading the team with 70 kills (3.68 per set) this season. The setter, Megan Wielonski, has done a great job in distribution with 205 assists (10.79 per set). Always a tough opponent, Ball State averages 13.11 digs per set and 2.42 blocks per set.
Inside the Series
Chicago State
• IU leads the all-time series 3-1. The programs have split the last two meetings with IU winning in 2022 and Chicago State winning in 2021. The Hoosiers were led by eight kills and two blocks from former middle blocker Savannah Kjolhede the last time the two met.
Southern Indiana
• IU won the first meeting in program history between these two teams last year. Morgan Geddes was efficient with 12 kills on 14 errorless swings. The Hoosiers hit .324 as a team in the win.
Ball State
• It's been since 2018 that these two in-state foes have met. IU won a thrilling five-set contest in 2018, Steve Aird's first season on the job. Hayden Huybers (18), Breana Edwards (17) and Deyshia Lofton (16) led the way in kills for the Hoosiers in the victory. IU leads the all-time series 24-13.
IU will play four of its final five non-conference games inside the confines of Wilkinson Hall, beginning with Chicago State on Friday (Sept. 13) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play their only doubleheader of the season this Friday, meeting Southern Indiana in the nightcap. The non-conference slate ends with a return trip from Notre Dame in over a week's time (Sept. 22).
The Hoosiers were tested early this past week, playing a pair of programs currently in the top-20 of the AVCA rankings. Defending national champions Texas beat IU in straight sets while Miami (Fla.) got past the Hoosiers in four games. IU played Miami close in a match separated by just two total points.
Juniors Avry Tatum and Candela Alonso-Corcelles are enjoying outstanding seasons, averaging 3.32 and 3.16 kills per set respectively. Each player has gone for 10+ kills on four different occasions. Both players are tied for the team lead in aces (9) with senior setter Camryn Haworth. Tatum leads the team with 63 kills while Alonso-Corcelles is in a close second at 60 putaways.
If the Hoosiers can pull off three wins at their home invitational, it will be the first 6-2 start to a season since 2019. A trio of wins would give IU a 4-0 start to its home slate for the second-straight campaign. In addition to matches against Chicago State and Southern Indiana, IU will close the weekend against Ball State on Saturday (Sept. 14) afternoon.
Gameday Info
vs. Chicago State (Friday, September 13th – 12:00 PM ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/3z8oZfh
Live Stats: bit.ly/4gijw6c
vs. Southern Indiana (Friday, September 13th – 7:00 PM ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/4dVnPTw
Live Stats: bit.ly/47khH4y
vs. Ball State (Saturday, September 14th – 4:00 PM)
Live Video: bit.ly/3MG44De
Live Stats: t.ly/vWkqo
Stat Trends
• The Hoosiers have had at least seven aces in all five matches this season. Last year, IU had seven-or-more aces on 14 different occasions. Four different players this year have at least five aces including Avry Tatum (9), Candela Alonso-Corcelles (9) and Camryn Haworth (9).
Notable
Return Home
• After playing four of five games away from home to start the season, IU will close out the preseason slate with four of five home matches. The Indiana Invitational will see Ball State, Chicago State and Southern Indiana visit town. IU will also take on Notre Dame in a home-and-home next weekend.
Veteran Core, Veteran League
• IU will head into the 2024 season with a collection of players who have seen lots of Big Ten volleyball in their collegiate tenure. IU has seven seniors, including five who have spent their whole careers in Bloomington.
• Camryn Haworth, Mady Saris and Morgan Geddes have all played in 90 career matches or more. Transfer Delaynie Maple (USC Beach) won four national titles in the sand and comes to IU with a wide variety of volleyball expertise.
Took a Punch, Responded Nicely
• Texas, the two-time defending champions, unveiled its 2023 National Championship banner last Thursday when the Hoosiers visited town. Led by a collection of All-Americans, Texas took it to IU in the first set with a 25-8 win. The Hoosiers bounced back, playing contested second and third sets before falling in three.
• IU's contest on Friday against Miami (Fla.) was much more competitive. The total score was separated by just two points but the Hurricanes won a pair of tight sets (23-25, 22-25) to win in four games. The Hoosiers had more blocks, aces and fewer attacking errors. Miami had more kills by a large margin.
Time to Get on a Roll
• With a whole week to practice at home, IU is hoping to find some rhythm in its team before the next three matches. The Hoosiers missed pieces all over the floor in training camp and are attempting to find connection with most of their players finally back without limitations. Expect IU's offense and defense to be much crisper this weekend.
All-Time Countdown
• Senior setter Camryn Haworth and outside hitter Mady Saris are closing in on massive milestones. They've started a majority of the matches in their career, proving to be a reliable duo for IU.
• Haworth passed the 3,000-assist threshold - the 8th in program history to do so - and is now chasing 4,000 assists. Along the way, she is hoping to pass the all-time aces mark of 197. She's got 173 for her career, needing just 25 in 25 remaining regular season matches.
• Saris is looking to become the 20th member of the 1,000-kill club at Indiana. She has 915 for her career, just 85 away from crossing the threshold. Breana Edwards (2018-21) is the only other player under head coach Steve Aird to hit the mark.
Scouting the Opponent
Chicago State (2-3, 0-0 NEC)
• The Cougars picked up a pair of victories against Miami (Ohio) and Evansville to start their campaign. This will be the third time in the past four years that these programs meet.
• With a roster of just 10 players, Chicago State is limited in options but not short in talent. Patrycja Lagida leads the way with 75 kills (3.75 p/s). Zahara Quraishi and Karly Klaer supplement the rest of the offense on the outside.
Southern Indiana (2-4, 0-0 OVC)
• It's been a tough opening slate to the schedule for Southern Indiana. It pushed Ohio State to a hard four sets last weekend while also playing No. 10 Florida and South Florida in Gainesville. The Screaming Eagles own wins over St. Thomas and Bradley in the young season.
• Southern Indiana has run a balanced offense in the early going of the season. Jasmine Green (3.00 k/s) leads the way but three other players also have at least 2.00 kills per set. Carly Sobieralski has 186 assists on the campaign.
Ball State (3-3, 0-0 MAC)
• The Cardinals have also played a tough slate this year, seeing top-10 opponents in Penn State and Kentucky last weekend in Lexington. Ball State has wins over James Madison, Seton Hall and Bryant through six contests.
• Aniya Kennedy is the main event for Ball State, leading the team with 70 kills (3.68 per set) this season. The setter, Megan Wielonski, has done a great job in distribution with 205 assists (10.79 per set). Always a tough opponent, Ball State averages 13.11 digs per set and 2.42 blocks per set.
Inside the Series
Chicago State
• IU leads the all-time series 3-1. The programs have split the last two meetings with IU winning in 2022 and Chicago State winning in 2021. The Hoosiers were led by eight kills and two blocks from former middle blocker Savannah Kjolhede the last time the two met.
Southern Indiana
• IU won the first meeting in program history between these two teams last year. Morgan Geddes was efficient with 12 kills on 14 errorless swings. The Hoosiers hit .324 as a team in the win.
Ball State
• It's been since 2018 that these two in-state foes have met. IU won a thrilling five-set contest in 2018, Steve Aird's first season on the job. Hayden Huybers (18), Breana Edwards (17) and Deyshia Lofton (16) led the way in kills for the Hoosiers in the victory. IU leads the all-time series 24-13.
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