Indiana Volleyball Senior Night Showdown: Hoosiers Host Michigan & Illinois to End Season
Indiana Volleyball Season Finale Preview
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana Volleyball team (13-15, 6-12 B1G) will play its final two home games this weekend at Wilkinson Hall. The team faces Michigan on Wednesday and Illinois on Friday.
Senior Night Recognition
On Friday, the Hoosiers will honor seven seniors, including setter Camryn Haworth and outside hitter Mady Saris. Haworth has started nearly every match over the past three seasons and will play her last game for IU.
Senior Class Achievements
The senior class, which includes Carly Mills and Kenzie Daffinee, has achieved 60 career wins. A win in both matches would mark eight conference wins in three consecutive seasons, a feat not accomplished since 1998-2000.
Key Players’ Performance
Junior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles recently excelled, with 43 kills over two matches. Haworth is close to achieving 1,000 assists for the third consecutive season. Junior Avry Tatum aims for 29 more kills to reach 350 for the season, joining her teammates as the first pair to achieve over 350 kills since 2010.
Game Information
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Vs. Michigan: Wednesday, November 27th, at 7:00 PM
- Vs. Illinois: Friday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM
Noteworthy Mentions
- Haworth is on track to become the first player in IU’s rally-scoring era to achieve 1,000 assists in three consecutive seasons.
- Alonso-Corcelles could average the highest digs per set for an IU player in over a decade.
- The Hoosiers are looking to secure back-to-back 10-win home seasons for the first time since 1999-2000.
Upcoming Opponents
- Michigan: The Wolverines (17-12, 7-11) are experiencing a rough patch after losing star outside hitter Allison Jacobs to injury. Sophomore setter Morgan Burke leads the team with nearly 10 assists per set.
- Illinois: The Fighting Illini (18-10, 10-8) have rebounded well this season, with outside hitter Raina Terry being a major contributor, averaging 4.43 kills per set.
Series Records
- Indiana leads the all-time series against Michigan at 45-43-1 and has won the last three matches.
- Illinois holds a dominant 76-19-1 lead in their series but IU has won the last two encounters in Bloomington.
Conclusion
The upcoming matches present a chance for the Hoosiers to finish the season strong and secure significant achievements for the team and its seniors. Fans are encouraged to support the team as they close out the season at home.