Indiana University Athletics
Friday, November 6
Bloomington, Ind.
7 p.m.
Indiana University
vs
Iowa
11/2/2026 3:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The stretch run of the 2026 regular season will see the Indiana volleyball team (13-8, 6-6 Big Ten) return home for four of its final five matches. The Hoosiers have played five of six matches away from Bloomington over the last three weeks but will welcome Iowa (Nov. 6) and Illinois (Nov. 8) to Wilkinson Hall this weekend for a pair of crucial conference matches.
IU was finally on the right end of a long five-set match in Big Ten play when it reverse swept No. 25 Michigan State last Friday (Oct. 30) evening in East Lansing. After dropping five-set contests to ranked foes in Wisconsin and Oregon, IU picked up another resume-building victory against the Spartans. If IU can win its two games this weekend, it will ensure itself a winning season in consecutive years for the first time since 1999-2000.
Fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry has been a big spark for the Hoosiers over the last two weeks. She's had at least five blocks in four of her previous five matches. That includes a brilliant 10-kill, nine-block performance in the comeback win over Michigan State. Her counterpart in the middle, second-year Victoria Gray, is hitting .445 with 1.72 kills per set in conference play this year.
Wilkinson Hall has been a safe haven for the Hoosiers in recent memory but IU will be looking to snap a three-match losing streak on its home floor. A win over Iowa would ensure itself a spot in this month's Big Ten Tournament. A pair of wins in Bloomington would be critical in inching closer to a second-straight appearance in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. First serve on Friday (Iowa) is set for 7 p.m. Sunday's match will start at 2 p.m.
Gameday Details
Iowa (13-13, 2-10 Big Ten) at #21 Indiana (13-8, 6-6 Big Ten)
Friday, November 6th | 7 p.m. ET | Wilkinson Hall (Bloomington, Ind.)
TV: B1G+ (Jack Snyder and Jerry Schostak)
Live Video | Live Stats
(RV) Illinois (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten) at #21 Indiana (13-8, 6-6 Big Ten)
Sunday, November 8th | 2 p.m. ET | Wilkinson Hall (Bloomington, Ind.)
TV: B1G+ (Noah Boudouris, Nicholas Bobay and Grace Jeffer)
Live Video | Live Stats
A Win Would
Iowa:
- Be the fifth-straight win over Iowa at Wilkinson Hall
- Be the 14th win of the season and the seventh in conference play
Illinois:
- Be the fourth-straight win over Illinois at Wilkinson Hall
- Be the first time in history that IU has won three straight against Illinois
Both:
- Be back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in over 20 years
- Be the fifth-straight season with at least eight Big Ten wins
Stats and Trends
• IU will play four of its final five regular season games at Wilkinson Hall in November.
• The Hoosiers are looking to break a three-match home losing streak beginning this weekend.
• Since 2022, IU is 6-0 in home games against Iowa and Illinois.
Notable
ALL INVOLVED: Second-year setter Teodora Krickovic became the 12th player in program history to reach 2,000 career assists following her 41-assist performance against Michigan last Saturday. In her career, the Serbian is averaging 10.59 assists per set. She has 20 career matches with 40-or-more assists.
TALLYING WINS: Since the 2022 campaign (four-plus years), Indiana has racked up 90 wins under head coach Steve Aird. That includes at least 15 wins in each full season during that stretch. IU can reach that mark for the fifth-straight year in 2026 with a pair of wins this weekend.
KIKI GETS IT DONE: After putting up 14 blocks last weekend, fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry is up to 399 blocks in her collegiate career. She needs one more to reach that illustrious 400 block mark as a college player. She would be the 20th active player in NCAA division one to hit the threshold.
STEADY AS IT COMES: Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager reached double-digit kills in a pair of matches against Ohio State and Penn State last week. She's had at least 10 kills in 24 of her 32 career Big Ten matches. That includes 10 of IU's 12 conference games this season.
BIG BLOCKS: The Hoosiers have been one of the best blocking teams in the conference this year. During Big Ten play, IU is at 2.64 blocks per set (119.0 total). That includes back-to-back 12-block performances against Michigan State and Michigan on the road last weekend.
HOT HANDS: Over the last four games, IU's middle blockers have contributed at an elite rate on the offensive end. Mainly second-year middle blocker Victoria Gray and fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry are combining for 3.88 kills per set since the Ohio State match. They had 19 total against Michigan on Saturday.
LOTS OF WINS: If IU can win both matches this weekend, it would achieve back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in over 20 years. The last time IU finished with more wins than losses in consecutive seasons was 1999-2000. The Hoosiers went 25-8 last year and have a 13-8 record this campaign.
BIG TEN SUCCESS: On the same note, IU is two conference wins away from reaching at least eight for the fifth-straight season. The Hoosiers haven't won at least eight Big Ten matches in fifth-straight seasons since a run of 7-straight years between 1984 and 1990. Entering the weekend, IU has won 48 Big Ten matches since 2022.
Scouting the Opponent
Iowa (13-13, 2-10 Big Ten)
• The Hawkeyes have played the most volleyball of any Big Ten team this season after playing 14 matches in the non-conference schedule. An important win over UCLA highlights a 2-10 league record this year. The Hawkeyes are 2-7 on the road this year, including a win at Iowa State.
• Iowa has been well known for running its middle blockers on offense and will keep doing that this weekend. Hannah Whittingstall leads all players with 247 kills. Liv Mogridge, who hits on the left and in the middle, is second with 235 kills. Setter Jenna Meitzler averages 10.54 kills per set.
Illinois (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten)
• Illinois has enjoyed a well-balanced attack this year to get off to an 8-4 start in Big Ten play. Six different players are averaging at least 1.90 kills per set. That's led by opposite hitter Paityn Chapman (3.47 per set). Middle blocker Kristina Starostenko (2.11 kills per set) is hitting .429 this season.
• Setter Kenna Phelan has had most of the run this season (10.51 assists per set) but Sophi Randall has gotten into the mix in recent matches. Libero Talita Goncalves (3.92 digs per set) has helped improve an Illinois defense that struggled last season.
Inside the Series
Iowa
The Hawkeyes are one of three legacy Big Ten teams (Michigan, Northwestern) that IU has a winning record against. It's been back-and-forth over the years but IU has won four of the last six meetings. The Hoosiers have won four-straight meetings in Bloomington.
Illinois
• Illinois has long dominated the all-time series. Until 2022, IU hadn't won against the Fighting Illini since the 2010 season. The Hoosiers have won four of the last six meetings including three-straight matches at Wilkinson Hall.
• The last three games in this series have been sweeps including back-to-back wins in 2024 (Bloomington) and 2025 (Champaign) for the Hoosiers.
IU was finally on the right end of a long five-set match in Big Ten play when it reverse swept No. 25 Michigan State last Friday (Oct. 30) evening in East Lansing. After dropping five-set contests to ranked foes in Wisconsin and Oregon, IU picked up another resume-building victory against the Spartans. If IU can win its two games this weekend, it will ensure itself a winning season in consecutive years for the first time since 1999-2000.
Fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry has been a big spark for the Hoosiers over the last two weeks. She's had at least five blocks in four of her previous five matches. That includes a brilliant 10-kill, nine-block performance in the comeback win over Michigan State. Her counterpart in the middle, second-year Victoria Gray, is hitting .445 with 1.72 kills per set in conference play this year.
Wilkinson Hall has been a safe haven for the Hoosiers in recent memory but IU will be looking to snap a three-match losing streak on its home floor. A win over Iowa would ensure itself a spot in this month's Big Ten Tournament. A pair of wins in Bloomington would be critical in inching closer to a second-straight appearance in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. First serve on Friday (Iowa) is set for 7 p.m. Sunday's match will start at 2 p.m.
Gameday Details
Iowa (13-13, 2-10 Big Ten) at #21 Indiana (13-8, 6-6 Big Ten)
Friday, November 6th | 7 p.m. ET | Wilkinson Hall (Bloomington, Ind.)
TV: B1G+ (Jack Snyder and Jerry Schostak)
Live Video | Live Stats
(RV) Illinois (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten) at #21 Indiana (13-8, 6-6 Big Ten)
Sunday, November 8th | 2 p.m. ET | Wilkinson Hall (Bloomington, Ind.)
TV: B1G+ (Noah Boudouris, Nicholas Bobay and Grace Jeffer)
Live Video | Live Stats
A Win Would
Iowa:
- Be the fifth-straight win over Iowa at Wilkinson Hall
- Be the 14th win of the season and the seventh in conference play
Illinois:
- Be the fourth-straight win over Illinois at Wilkinson Hall
- Be the first time in history that IU has won three straight against Illinois
Both:
- Be back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in over 20 years
- Be the fifth-straight season with at least eight Big Ten wins
Stats and Trends
• IU will play four of its final five regular season games at Wilkinson Hall in November.
• The Hoosiers are looking to break a three-match home losing streak beginning this weekend.
• Since 2022, IU is 6-0 in home games against Iowa and Illinois.
Notable
ALL INVOLVED: Second-year setter Teodora Krickovic became the 12th player in program history to reach 2,000 career assists following her 41-assist performance against Michigan last Saturday. In her career, the Serbian is averaging 10.59 assists per set. She has 20 career matches with 40-or-more assists.
TALLYING WINS: Since the 2022 campaign (four-plus years), Indiana has racked up 90 wins under head coach Steve Aird. That includes at least 15 wins in each full season during that stretch. IU can reach that mark for the fifth-straight year in 2026 with a pair of wins this weekend.
KIKI GETS IT DONE: After putting up 14 blocks last weekend, fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry is up to 399 blocks in her collegiate career. She needs one more to reach that illustrious 400 block mark as a college player. She would be the 20th active player in NCAA division one to hit the threshold.
STEADY AS IT COMES: Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager reached double-digit kills in a pair of matches against Ohio State and Penn State last week. She's had at least 10 kills in 24 of her 32 career Big Ten matches. That includes 10 of IU's 12 conference games this season.
BIG BLOCKS: The Hoosiers have been one of the best blocking teams in the conference this year. During Big Ten play, IU is at 2.64 blocks per set (119.0 total). That includes back-to-back 12-block performances against Michigan State and Michigan on the road last weekend.
HOT HANDS: Over the last four games, IU's middle blockers have contributed at an elite rate on the offensive end. Mainly second-year middle blocker Victoria Gray and fifth-year middle blocker Kiki Granberry are combining for 3.88 kills per set since the Ohio State match. They had 19 total against Michigan on Saturday.
LOTS OF WINS: If IU can win both matches this weekend, it would achieve back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in over 20 years. The last time IU finished with more wins than losses in consecutive seasons was 1999-2000. The Hoosiers went 25-8 last year and have a 13-8 record this campaign.
BIG TEN SUCCESS: On the same note, IU is two conference wins away from reaching at least eight for the fifth-straight season. The Hoosiers haven't won at least eight Big Ten matches in fifth-straight seasons since a run of 7-straight years between 1984 and 1990. Entering the weekend, IU has won 48 Big Ten matches since 2022.
Scouting the Opponent
Iowa (13-13, 2-10 Big Ten)
• The Hawkeyes have played the most volleyball of any Big Ten team this season after playing 14 matches in the non-conference schedule. An important win over UCLA highlights a 2-10 league record this year. The Hawkeyes are 2-7 on the road this year, including a win at Iowa State.
• Iowa has been well known for running its middle blockers on offense and will keep doing that this weekend. Hannah Whittingstall leads all players with 247 kills. Liv Mogridge, who hits on the left and in the middle, is second with 235 kills. Setter Jenna Meitzler averages 10.54 kills per set.
Illinois (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten)
• Illinois has enjoyed a well-balanced attack this year to get off to an 8-4 start in Big Ten play. Six different players are averaging at least 1.90 kills per set. That's led by opposite hitter Paityn Chapman (3.47 per set). Middle blocker Kristina Starostenko (2.11 kills per set) is hitting .429 this season.
• Setter Kenna Phelan has had most of the run this season (10.51 assists per set) but Sophi Randall has gotten into the mix in recent matches. Libero Talita Goncalves (3.92 digs per set) has helped improve an Illinois defense that struggled last season.
Inside the Series
Iowa
The Hawkeyes are one of three legacy Big Ten teams (Michigan, Northwestern) that IU has a winning record against. It's been back-and-forth over the years but IU has won four of the last six meetings. The Hoosiers have won four-straight meetings in Bloomington.
Illinois
• Illinois has long dominated the all-time series. Until 2022, IU hadn't won against the Fighting Illini since the 2010 season. The Hoosiers have won four of the last six meetings including three-straight matches at Wilkinson Hall.
• The last three games in this series have been sweeps including back-to-back wins in 2024 (Bloomington) and 2025 (Champaign) for the Hoosiers.
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