Indiana University Athletics
Matheny Set for Under Armour All-American Game
12/30/2025 10:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
ORLANDO, Fla. – Incoming setter Mallory Matheny, one of the highly regarded prep athletes in the country, will close out her high school career by playing in the 2026 Under Armour Volleyball America Game on Thursday (Jan. 1) in Orlando. The match will be streamed on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET.
Long known for its nationally-recognized football event, Under Armour has spent the last decade developing the premier volleyball event in the country. It showcases the top 28 prep athletes before most head off to begin their college careers. Following the game, Matheny – and outside hitter Sara Snowbarger – will enroll at IU for the spring semester.
Since Under Armour created the event, Matheny is the third IU signee to receive the prestigious honor of being an All-American. Former setter Emily Fitzner was selected in 2019 while former libero Ramsey Gary captained her team in 2023. Matheny will play for Team Roses as one of two setters on the roster.
Per the Prep Volleyball rankings, Matheny ends her high school career as the No. 21 player in the country. As it stands, she would be the second-highest ranked recruit in program history. She provided nearly 2,000 assists in her prep career and contributed over 500 digs. Her and Snowbarger helped deliver Mintonette Volleyball Club the 16 Open AAU National Championship in 2024.
Matheny, Snowbarger and defensive specialist Ellie Hepler make up one of the premier recruiting classes in the country. All three are natives of the Midwest and will join an IU roster next season that is coming off an appearance in the NCAA regional semifinals for the first time since 2010.
Long known for its nationally-recognized football event, Under Armour has spent the last decade developing the premier volleyball event in the country. It showcases the top 28 prep athletes before most head off to begin their college careers. Following the game, Matheny – and outside hitter Sara Snowbarger – will enroll at IU for the spring semester.
Since Under Armour created the event, Matheny is the third IU signee to receive the prestigious honor of being an All-American. Former setter Emily Fitzner was selected in 2019 while former libero Ramsey Gary captained her team in 2023. Matheny will play for Team Roses as one of two setters on the roster.
Per the Prep Volleyball rankings, Matheny ends her high school career as the No. 21 player in the country. As it stands, she would be the second-highest ranked recruit in program history. She provided nearly 2,000 assists in her prep career and contributed over 500 digs. Her and Snowbarger helped deliver Mintonette Volleyball Club the 16 Open AAU National Championship in 2024.
Matheny, Snowbarger and defensive specialist Ellie Hepler make up one of the premier recruiting classes in the country. All three are natives of the Midwest and will join an IU roster next season that is coming off an appearance in the NCAA regional semifinals for the first time since 2010.
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