INDIANAPOLIS- The IU Indy volleyball team will host the Youngstown State Penguins on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6:00 PM and on Saturday, Oct.18 at 2:00 PM inside The Jungle. The Jags are currently on a five game winning streak with their most recent win being over Robert Morris last weekend. They hope to keep that streak alive against Youngstown State this weekend.

The Jaguars are heading into this match 11-8 overall with a 5-2 Horizon League mark. Senior Morgan Ostrowski leads the Horizon League in hitting percentage with a mark of .374 while freshman Jillian Tippmann sits at seventh with a percentage of .270. Tippmann is also fourth in the league in kills with 254 and has an average of 3.79 per set. Junior Grace Purichia leads the conference in assists with 779 and an average of 10.82 per set.

The Penguins are coming into the Jungle 7-11 overall and 2-5 in conference play. This past weekend they fell short against Horizon League opponent Wright State. As a team the Penguins are ranked second in hitting percentage behind IU Indy with an average of .221. Senior Abbie Householder is currently ranked second in total points with 312 and averages 4.33 points per set. 

The Jaguars are 13-11 all-time against the Penguins after going 1-1 against them last year. Both matches will be broadcast on ESPN+ while tickets are be available online.