Indiana University Athletics
Foreign Tour: Madrid Recap
6/1/2026 10:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
IU got the full taste of the Madrid experience with late-night dinners, shopping and exploring, high-level volleyball and some of the finest culture in the world. A pair of wins in Spain bookended a journey through the warm weather and welcoming people of the capital city.
The Hoosiers spent time in four different Spanish cities along the way and got the chance to see the hometown of one of their longtime teammates.
Thursday, May 28th
A four-hour flight from Istanbul to Madrid was on the docket as the Hoosiers made their way towards the second leg of the trip. After getting checked into the hotel, the team and travel party went to a rented out restaurant for salad, breads, pork, fish and so many different options. Former outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles, a native of Madrid, joined the team for a lovely dinner.
The rest of the night was spent walking downtown around the capital city before getting back to the hotel for sleep as volleyball action resumes on Friday.
Friday, May 29th
With an open morning on the first full day in Madrid, IU was treated to a tour of the famous Museo Reina Sofia. It is one of the best art museums in the entire country and features a renowned painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Following lunch and a free afternoon, the Hoosiers headed 25 minutes north to the suburb of Alcobendas.
Candela Alonso-Corcelles played against the Hoosiers for the Alcobendas U18 team in IU's opening match in Spain. It was the same club and gym that she grew up in when she started her volleyball journey at a young age. IU earned a sweep (25-18, 25-21, 25-15) in a match that was capped off by a big block from junior setter Sade Ilawole. Junior opposite hitter Avery Daum led the team with 13 kills.
A beautiful dinner on the streets of the small town was the nightcap on a great day spent exploring one of the world's best cities.
Saturday, May 30th
On a hot day in Madrid, the team was given the whole day off to go exploring, adventuring and eating in the capital city. Travel begins the rest of the weekend with a road trip to Soria to play the Spanish Junior National Team on Sunday evening.
Sunday, May 31st
After departing Madrid in the morning on the way to Soria, IU stopped halfway in the small town of Siguenza to see one of the world's longest-standing castles. The castle dates back to the 13th century and has been refurbished to serve as a hotel for tourists making their way through. The Hoosiers arrived in Soria in the early afternoon for the night's match.
Behind 10 kills from sophomore outside hitter Jaidyn Jager, IU worked a commanding sweep (25-17, 25-15, 25-16, 25-20) of the Spanish Youth National Team. Junior outside hitter Izzy Clark had eight kills while veteran middle blockers Kiki Granberry and Ella Boersema each had seven. All 16 players got the opportunity to play in the match once again.
A dinner in the restaurant next to the hotel, which featured a number of outstanding dishes, was the nightcap in the final full day of the trip in Spain. IU is headed off to Portugal on Monday for the final leg of the journey.
The Hoosiers spent time in four different Spanish cities along the way and got the chance to see the hometown of one of their longtime teammates.
Thursday, May 28th
A four-hour flight from Istanbul to Madrid was on the docket as the Hoosiers made their way towards the second leg of the trip. After getting checked into the hotel, the team and travel party went to a rented out restaurant for salad, breads, pork, fish and so many different options. Former outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles, a native of Madrid, joined the team for a lovely dinner.
The rest of the night was spent walking downtown around the capital city before getting back to the hotel for sleep as volleyball action resumes on Friday.
Friday, May 29th
With an open morning on the first full day in Madrid, IU was treated to a tour of the famous Museo Reina Sofia. It is one of the best art museums in the entire country and features a renowned painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Following lunch and a free afternoon, the Hoosiers headed 25 minutes north to the suburb of Alcobendas.
Candela Alonso-Corcelles played against the Hoosiers for the Alcobendas U18 team in IU's opening match in Spain. It was the same club and gym that she grew up in when she started her volleyball journey at a young age. IU earned a sweep (25-18, 25-21, 25-15) in a match that was capped off by a big block from junior setter Sade Ilawole. Junior opposite hitter Avery Daum led the team with 13 kills.
A beautiful dinner on the streets of the small town was the nightcap on a great day spent exploring one of the world's best cities.
Saturday, May 30th
On a hot day in Madrid, the team was given the whole day off to go exploring, adventuring and eating in the capital city. Travel begins the rest of the weekend with a road trip to Soria to play the Spanish Junior National Team on Sunday evening.
Sunday, May 31st
After departing Madrid in the morning on the way to Soria, IU stopped halfway in the small town of Siguenza to see one of the world's longest-standing castles. The castle dates back to the 13th century and has been refurbished to serve as a hotel for tourists making their way through. The Hoosiers arrived in Soria in the early afternoon for the night's match.
Behind 10 kills from sophomore outside hitter Jaidyn Jager, IU worked a commanding sweep (25-17, 25-15, 25-16, 25-20) of the Spanish Youth National Team. Junior outside hitter Izzy Clark had eight kills while veteran middle blockers Kiki Granberry and Ella Boersema each had seven. All 16 players got the opportunity to play in the match once again.
A dinner in the restaurant next to the hotel, which featured a number of outstanding dishes, was the nightcap in the final full day of the trip in Spain. IU is headed off to Portugal on Monday for the final leg of the journey.
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