Indiana University Athletics
Friday, November 7
Bloomington, Ind.
6 p.m.
Indiana University
vs
Iowa
Volleyball Central: Iowa and Wisconsin
11/4/2025 9:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana volleyball team (18-4, 9-3 B1G) will play five of its remaining eight regular season contests at Wilkinson Hall as the month of November rolls on. Winners of three-straight contests, IU will welcome Iowa on Friday (Nov. 7) evening before heading to No. 11 Wisconsin on Sunday (Nov. 9) afternoon for another top-25 test. IU already has three top-25 road wins this season.
Head coach Steve Aird's group is coming off one of the most monumental victories in recent memory. The Hoosiers swept No. 19 Penn State, Aird's alma mater, in emphatic fashion on Sunday in State College. It was the first win at Rec Hall in program history and just the second all-time victory against the Nittany Lions.
IU's offense continues to operate at a high level during the 2025 season. The Hoosiers are hitting .294 on the season and have had a team efficiency of at least .220 in six-straight matches. In wins over Northwestern and Maryland, IU hit above .300 in consecutive Big Ten matches for the first time in the Aird era.
Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager has been as impressive as any freshman in the entire conference. Of first-year players in the Big Ten, Jager is the only player averaging at least 3.40 kills per set and 2.25 digs per set. She has 10+ kills in five of her last six matches. In the final set of Sunday's win over Penn State, Jager provided eight kills to put the match to rest.
Both of this weekend's matches will be broadcasted on B1G+. Friday's contest will have a first serve of 6 p.m. at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington. IU's attention will shift to Madison and the Wisconsin Field House on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. IU hasn't beaten Wisconsin since 2012.
Gameday Info
vs. Iowa (Friday, November 7th – 6 p.m.)
Live Video: bit.ly/4qHdC3G
Live Stats: bit.ly/3JIylU7
at #11 Wisconsin (Sunday, November 9th – 2 p.m.)
Live Video: bit.ly/4ongOjF
Live Stats: bit.ly/3LIboRu
Stat and Trends
• Before this season, the Indiana volleyball program had been ranked in four AVCA polls all-time. Heading into this weekend, the Hoosiers are ranked for the fifth-straight time in 2025. After a win over Penn State, IU is up to No. 18 in the AVCA poll – its highest ranking in program history.
• IU has won three-straight matches, all of them in straight sets. It's the first time since 1990 that IU has swept three-straight Big Ten opponents. The Hoosiers have 11 wins by sweep in 2025 with five coming during Big Ten action. If IU wins on Friday, it'll be the second conference winning streak of at least four games this year.
Notable
HOOSIER HISTORY: Indiana beat No. 19 Penn State in straight sets on Sunday afternoon in State College. It was IU's first win at Rec Hall in program history and the third ranked road win of the season. Head coach Steve Aird has led IU to six of its 10 road top-25 wins in program history. Five of those have come since 2022.
DYNAMIC DUO: Indiana's veteran duo of senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles and senior opposite Avry Tatum has helped lead the charge on a great season so far. They are the only active Big Ten duo to each record over 1,000 kills during their time in college.
CHASING 20: The Hoosiers will have a chance at a number of records this season. One of those is the search for the seventh 20-win season in program history - and the second under head coach Steve Aird. IU is just two wins away from a 20-win campaign and one win away from a 10-win Big Ten season.
BALANCE ON THE PINS: IU is the only Power Four program who has three different players averaging at least 3.30 kills per set this season. On seven different occasions this year, all three of IU's pin hitters have gone for 10+ kills each. Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles leads the team with 3.53 kills per set.
CANDE IS A WINNER: Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles has been a big winner during her time in Bloomington. The Hoosiers have 70 overall wins and 37 in conference play since she joined the team in 2022. She's just two Big Ten wins away from having the most league wins of any player in program history.
SERVING TOUGH: IU has become aggressive and efficient from the end line over the past five matches. In that stretch, in which it is 4-1 overall, IU is averaging 2.41 aces per set. The Hoosiers had 10 aces in matches against Minnesota and Maryland. Graduate student outside hitter Jessica Smith had six aces against the Terrapins.
EXTREMELY EFFICIENT: Indiana is top-10 nationally this season in hitting percentage (.294). IU's freshman setter Teodora Kričković is one of two players nationally (Averi Carlson, SMU) to rank top-10 in the country in assists per set (10.80) and set her team to a top-10 national ranking in hitting percentage (.294).
ALL-AROUND J: Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager has been asked to do so much since she stepped foot on campus. Not only is she averaging 3.42 kills per set, but she's become an elite six-rotation passer. In IU's last three wins, Jager is passing at a 2.47 clip on 51 attempts with a 68.6% good pass rating.
Scouting the Opponent
Iowa (13-11, 4-8 B1G)
• Iowa is starting to play some good ball over the last couple weeks of the season. It has won three of its last four contests including a five-set victory at Illinois on Sunday. The Hawkeyes have played five five-set matches this season. Their past three matches have all gone the distance.
• Setter Claire Ammeraal is as versatile a player as any at the position in the country. She's averaging 9.54 assists per set but is also providing 1.42 kills per set. The Hawkeyes hit .250 as a team with 12.93 kills per set. Outside hitter Chard'e Vanzandt averages over 3.00 kills per set.
• Blocking has been a strength of Iowa this season. Middle blocker Hannah Whittingstall has been fantastic. She has 105 total blocks (1.14 per set). She also provides 1.86 kills per set at a .353 hitting percentage this year. Opposite hitter Carmel Vares is at 2.59 kills per set.
Wisconsin (16-4, 9-3 B1G)
• The Badgers returned to winning ways with a dominant sweep at last place Ohio State on Sunday. Wisconsin enters the weekend with an identical record in the conference as IU. Wisconsin's three losses in Big Ten action are at Penn State, vs. USC and vs. Nebraska.
• Outside hitter Mimi Colyer is one of the most dominant players in the conference. She is averaging 5.20 kills per set on a .318 hitting percentage. Without setter Charlie Feurbringer in the lineup, Colyer has been tasked with cleaning up the offense. Outside hitter Una Vajagic provides 2.57 kills per set.
• Per usual, the Wisconsin block is as good as any in the conference. Middle blockers Alicia Andrew and Carter Booth both average 1.20 blocks per set or better. Opposing teams are hitting just .171 on the campaign against the Badgers.
Inside the Series
Iowa
• These two teams have historically been at the bottom of the conference since the NCAA adopted volleyball. IU holds a slight 43-42 advantage and has won three-straight matches at home against the Hawkeyes.
• Since Steve Aird took over in 2018, this series has been as even as any other in the league. Iowa has a 6-5 lead over the past 11 meetings. IU has won three of the last five overall.
Wisconsin
• This series has gone in favor of Wisconsin over the last 10 seasons. Kelly Sheffield has built the Badgers into a powerhouse. He won the 2021 National Title and had Wisconsin in the national semifinals as recently as 2023.
• Indiana has lost 18-straight games in the series. It's best crack at Wisconsin was a four-set loss in Madison in 2022. The Hoosiers had a late lead in game four to try and force a fifth set but saw it slip away against Wisconsin's big block. The Hoosiers' last win in Madison came in 2012.
Head coach Steve Aird's group is coming off one of the most monumental victories in recent memory. The Hoosiers swept No. 19 Penn State, Aird's alma mater, in emphatic fashion on Sunday in State College. It was the first win at Rec Hall in program history and just the second all-time victory against the Nittany Lions.
IU's offense continues to operate at a high level during the 2025 season. The Hoosiers are hitting .294 on the season and have had a team efficiency of at least .220 in six-straight matches. In wins over Northwestern and Maryland, IU hit above .300 in consecutive Big Ten matches for the first time in the Aird era.
Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager has been as impressive as any freshman in the entire conference. Of first-year players in the Big Ten, Jager is the only player averaging at least 3.40 kills per set and 2.25 digs per set. She has 10+ kills in five of her last six matches. In the final set of Sunday's win over Penn State, Jager provided eight kills to put the match to rest.
Both of this weekend's matches will be broadcasted on B1G+. Friday's contest will have a first serve of 6 p.m. at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington. IU's attention will shift to Madison and the Wisconsin Field House on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. IU hasn't beaten Wisconsin since 2012.
Gameday Info
vs. Iowa (Friday, November 7th – 6 p.m.)
Live Video: bit.ly/4qHdC3G
Live Stats: bit.ly/3JIylU7
at #11 Wisconsin (Sunday, November 9th – 2 p.m.)
Live Video: bit.ly/4ongOjF
Live Stats: bit.ly/3LIboRu
Stat and Trends
• Before this season, the Indiana volleyball program had been ranked in four AVCA polls all-time. Heading into this weekend, the Hoosiers are ranked for the fifth-straight time in 2025. After a win over Penn State, IU is up to No. 18 in the AVCA poll – its highest ranking in program history.
• IU has won three-straight matches, all of them in straight sets. It's the first time since 1990 that IU has swept three-straight Big Ten opponents. The Hoosiers have 11 wins by sweep in 2025 with five coming during Big Ten action. If IU wins on Friday, it'll be the second conference winning streak of at least four games this year.
Notable
HOOSIER HISTORY: Indiana beat No. 19 Penn State in straight sets on Sunday afternoon in State College. It was IU's first win at Rec Hall in program history and the third ranked road win of the season. Head coach Steve Aird has led IU to six of its 10 road top-25 wins in program history. Five of those have come since 2022.
DYNAMIC DUO: Indiana's veteran duo of senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles and senior opposite Avry Tatum has helped lead the charge on a great season so far. They are the only active Big Ten duo to each record over 1,000 kills during their time in college.
CHASING 20: The Hoosiers will have a chance at a number of records this season. One of those is the search for the seventh 20-win season in program history - and the second under head coach Steve Aird. IU is just two wins away from a 20-win campaign and one win away from a 10-win Big Ten season.
BALANCE ON THE PINS: IU is the only Power Four program who has three different players averaging at least 3.30 kills per set this season. On seven different occasions this year, all three of IU's pin hitters have gone for 10+ kills each. Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles leads the team with 3.53 kills per set.
CANDE IS A WINNER: Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles has been a big winner during her time in Bloomington. The Hoosiers have 70 overall wins and 37 in conference play since she joined the team in 2022. She's just two Big Ten wins away from having the most league wins of any player in program history.
SERVING TOUGH: IU has become aggressive and efficient from the end line over the past five matches. In that stretch, in which it is 4-1 overall, IU is averaging 2.41 aces per set. The Hoosiers had 10 aces in matches against Minnesota and Maryland. Graduate student outside hitter Jessica Smith had six aces against the Terrapins.
EXTREMELY EFFICIENT: Indiana is top-10 nationally this season in hitting percentage (.294). IU's freshman setter Teodora Kričković is one of two players nationally (Averi Carlson, SMU) to rank top-10 in the country in assists per set (10.80) and set her team to a top-10 national ranking in hitting percentage (.294).
ALL-AROUND J: Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager has been asked to do so much since she stepped foot on campus. Not only is she averaging 3.42 kills per set, but she's become an elite six-rotation passer. In IU's last three wins, Jager is passing at a 2.47 clip on 51 attempts with a 68.6% good pass rating.
Scouting the Opponent
Iowa (13-11, 4-8 B1G)
• Iowa is starting to play some good ball over the last couple weeks of the season. It has won three of its last four contests including a five-set victory at Illinois on Sunday. The Hawkeyes have played five five-set matches this season. Their past three matches have all gone the distance.
• Setter Claire Ammeraal is as versatile a player as any at the position in the country. She's averaging 9.54 assists per set but is also providing 1.42 kills per set. The Hawkeyes hit .250 as a team with 12.93 kills per set. Outside hitter Chard'e Vanzandt averages over 3.00 kills per set.
• Blocking has been a strength of Iowa this season. Middle blocker Hannah Whittingstall has been fantastic. She has 105 total blocks (1.14 per set). She also provides 1.86 kills per set at a .353 hitting percentage this year. Opposite hitter Carmel Vares is at 2.59 kills per set.
Wisconsin (16-4, 9-3 B1G)
• The Badgers returned to winning ways with a dominant sweep at last place Ohio State on Sunday. Wisconsin enters the weekend with an identical record in the conference as IU. Wisconsin's three losses in Big Ten action are at Penn State, vs. USC and vs. Nebraska.
• Outside hitter Mimi Colyer is one of the most dominant players in the conference. She is averaging 5.20 kills per set on a .318 hitting percentage. Without setter Charlie Feurbringer in the lineup, Colyer has been tasked with cleaning up the offense. Outside hitter Una Vajagic provides 2.57 kills per set.
• Per usual, the Wisconsin block is as good as any in the conference. Middle blockers Alicia Andrew and Carter Booth both average 1.20 blocks per set or better. Opposing teams are hitting just .171 on the campaign against the Badgers.
Inside the Series
Iowa
• These two teams have historically been at the bottom of the conference since the NCAA adopted volleyball. IU holds a slight 43-42 advantage and has won three-straight matches at home against the Hawkeyes.
• Since Steve Aird took over in 2018, this series has been as even as any other in the league. Iowa has a 6-5 lead over the past 11 meetings. IU has won three of the last five overall.
Wisconsin
• This series has gone in favor of Wisconsin over the last 10 seasons. Kelly Sheffield has built the Badgers into a powerhouse. He won the 2021 National Title and had Wisconsin in the national semifinals as recently as 2023.
• Indiana has lost 18-straight games in the series. It's best crack at Wisconsin was a four-set loss in Madison in 2022. The Hoosiers had a late lead in game four to try and force a fifth set but saw it slip away against Wisconsin's big block. The Hoosiers' last win in Madison came in 2012.
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