HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - The IU Indy Jaguars delivered a historic performance Friday night in Highland Heights, sweeping Milwaukee 3–0 (26–24, 25–21, 25–17) to secure the program's first-ever victory in the Horizon League Tournament. Behind a balanced offensive attack and standout showings from Ninah Miranda, Jillian Tippmann and Grace Purichia. The Jags will now face No. 1 seed Northern Kentucky in the semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 PM.
 
The Jaguars opened the match with poise, jumping in front early behind quick kills from Tippmann and Miranda. IU Indy held leads of 17–10 and 20–17 before Milwaukee surged back to tie it late. With the set knotted at 24–24, the Jags closed it out thanks to a kill from Purichia and a clutch ace from Morgan Ostrowski to take the opener.
 
Both sides traded points in a tightly contested second frame that featured 10 ties. Tippmann and Miranda continued to power the offense, while Ostrowski added timely swings to help the Jaguars break free from a 16–16 tie. Back-to-back kills from Miranda pushed IU Indy ahead, and the Jags sealed the set on another Milwaukee attack error.
 
IU Indy saved its most dominant frame for last. After falling behind 3–2, the Jaguars caught fire behind a 7–1 run, highlighted by defensive stops and steady setting from Purichia, who finished with 37 assists. Freshman Maia Long delivered a spark off the bench with three kills, and the Jags' blocking presence took over late to secure the sweep.
 
Miranda finished with 13 kills, nine digs and two aces while Tippmann added 12 kills and Ostrowski added seven. Purichia finished with 37 assists, six kills and eight digs while Laura Roeder led the defense with 18 digs.
 
With the straight-set win, IU Indy advances to the Horizon League semifinals as they are set to face Northern Kentucky tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22. First serve is set for 3:00 PM.