INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indy Jaguars closed out their home slate with a win over the Green Bay Phoenix on Saturday afternoon, 3-1. The victory not only gave the Jags a crucial conference win but also marked a special Senior Day celebration as the team honored its four seniors after the match.
The Phoenix came out strong in the first set, dominating from the start to secure a 25-14 victory. Green Bay's efficient attack put the Jaguars on their heels, as they struggled to find any rhythm in the opening frame.
However, the Jaguars bounced back in set two with a strong offensive performance. IU Indy hit .324 with 17 kills to secure the set two win. The Jags found themselves trailing 22-21 but they went on a four-point run to close out the set 25-23 and level the match at 1-1.
The momentum continued to build for the Jags in set three. After falling behind early, IU Indy went on a five-point run to take a 20-17 lead, forcing Green Bay into a timeout. The Phoenix couldn't recover, and the Jags held on to win the set 25-22, moving within one set of victory.
In the fourth set, Green Bay came out swinging, showing more efficiency on the attack, but the Jaguars held the momentum with a strong all-around effort. Six service aces, including three from
Maia Long, helped the Jags maintain control. IU Indy closed out the match with a 25-20 win in the fourth set, securing the 3-1 victory.
Morgan Ostrowski led the Jags' offensive charge with 16 kills, while Long,
Elle Patterson, and
Briana Brown each contributed 10 kills apiece. Long also made an impact behind the service line, totaling four service aces, while
Addie Evans added five aces and 11 digs.
Grace Purichia facilitated the offense with 45 assists, helping to orchestrate the comeback after a slow start.
With the win, IU Indy (13-16) finishes its home slate on a high note and now turns its attention to the final regular-season road match at Northern Kentucky.