Cream Earns Sweep in Competitive Contest

Saturday, August 23

Bloomington, Ind.

2 p.m.

Indiana University

Cream and Crimson Scrimmage

8/23/2025 4:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana volleyball team took the home court for the first time this season, playing in front of over 1,200 fans during its annual Cream and Crimson scrimmage. The cream team, filled mostly with IU's expected starters, earned a sweep of the crimson side (29-27, 29-27, 16-14).

Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager stole the show in her IU debut. She provided 19 kills, hitting over .350, as the cream squad squeezed out a narrow sweep. She found a quick connection with her fellow freshman setter Teodora Krickovic. Senior opposite hitter Avry Tatum had 12 kills for the winning side.

The Hoosiers looked much better defensively with increased back row depth. Freshman defensive specialist Avery Freeman had nearly 20 digs for the crimson side while freshman libero Audrey Jackson added over 10 of her own for the winning side. Senior Madi Sell led the way for the cream team with seven blocks.

All attention turns to next Friday's (Aug. 29) season opener in Coral Gables. The Hoosiers, filled with eight newcomers to the roster, will be a tough side for any opponent this year. IU will open the home campaign on Thursday (Sept. 4) against SEMO.

Top Hoosier Performers
#24 Jager, Jaidyn
19 kills

#1 Sell, Madi
7 blocks

#13 Tatum, Avry
12 kills

Notes to Know
• Freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager played all six rotations for the winning side and provided a team-high 19 kills. She was outstanding in all facets of the game and terminated a number of balls out of system. She was a top-55 recruit in this year's freshman class and is expected to make a big impact for IU's team.

• IU's new defensive core is anchored by three freshman back row players. Avery Freeman and Audrey Jackson each wore the libero jersey on opposing sides while Hannah Leftridge add additional depth for the crimson team. Sophomore Emma Segal and graduate student Jessica Smith will also impact passing and defense for the Hoosiers.

• The offense will continue to get better for the Hoosiers throughout the season. Freshman setter Teodora Krickovic is a true 6-foot-2 threat at the net and has the ability to distribute the ball to all locations. She found a particular connection with Jager and senior opposite hitter Avry Tatum in the scrimmage.