INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indy volleyball team battled back after a slow start to knock off Milwaukee in four sets (17–25, 25–18, 26–24, 25–16) on Friday night inside the Jungle. The win marked the Jaguars' first over the Panthers since 2022, snapping a recent skid in the series.
 
After dropping the opening set, the Jaguars roared back. The turning point came in the third set, a back-and-forth battle featuring 12 ties. A late kill from Ninah Miranda sealed the 26–24 win, giving the Jaguars momentum they carried into the fourth, where they rolled past the Panthers with a .342 hitting clip.
 
Jillian Tippmann powered the offense with a match-high 17 kills, while Morgan Ostrowski and Chloe Macias chipped in 10 apiece. Ostrowski was especially efficient, hitting .529 and adding two blocks.
 
Setter Grace Purichia directed the attack with 53 assists and spread the offense well, while also contributing 11 digs. Miranda shined on both ends of the floor, tallying 10 kills and a team-high 15 digs. Libero Laura Roeder anchored the defense with 20 digs, helping IU Indy out-dig Milwaukee 72–65.
 
With the victory, IU Indy evened its record at 8–8 (2–2 Horizon League), while Milwaukee dropped to 3–14 (3–1 Horizon League). The Jags and Panthers are set for a 2:00 PM rematch tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 4.