Indiana University Athletics
Sunday, November 8
Bloomington, Ind.
2 p.m.
Indiana University
14-9,7-7Big Ten
0
vs
3
(RV) Illinois
17-8,9-5Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29 | 25 | 28 | 3 |
| Indiana | 27 | 19 | 26 | 0 |
11/8/2026 4:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Struggles late in sets has been a consistent item in home matches this season. The Indiana volleyball team (14-9, 7-7 B1G) failed to capitalize on five set points in the opening frame, eventually falling in a sweep to Illinois (27-29, 19-25, 26-28) on Sunday (Nov. 8) afternoon at Wilkinson Hall. IU is 5-4 in home matches this season.
Going up 24-22 early in the match has come back to bite IU on multiple occasions. In matches against USC (L, 0-3) and Oregon (L, 2-3), IU was unable to close out an early set with a multi-point lead. The Hoosiers would go on to lose both of those contests. Illinois fended off set points in game one and game three to win a pair of deuce games and pick up its first win in Bloomington since 2021.
Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager did her best to keep IU alive with a great all-around effort. She led the way with 17 kills and added 13 digs for her fifth double-double of the season. Jager also shared the team lead with four blocks, three of those that came in the opening frame. Third-year outside hitter Izzy Clark joined her in double figures with 10 kills.
IU's floor defense went blow for blow with Illinois but head coach Steve Aird's team couldn't find a way to win long rallies. Illinois hit .279 (51-17-122) in the victory with at least 14 kills from all three pin attackers. Second-year libero Audrey Jackson had 16 digs. The flip into the 5-2 offensive system helped Illinois with both setters producing at least 19 assists.
With three matches remaining in the regular season, IU will look to boost its seeding in this month's Big Ten Tournament. That begins on Wednesday (Nov. 11) evening with a trip to face top-25 Minnesota at the Maturi Pavilion. IU's final two home games are set for Nov. 15 (Northwestern) and Nov. 17 (Purdue).
How it Happened
• A great offensive effort from Illinois made it difficult for IU to string together points on Sunday. The Fighting Illini hit .279 as all three pin hitters had 14-or-more kills and an attacking percentage above .380. Late in sets, Illinois came to life, fending off seven set points in total in the match.
Top Hoosier Performers
#24 Jager, Jaidyn
17 kills, 13 digs, 4 blocks
#5 Jackson, Audrey
16 digs, 1 assist, 1 ace
#6 Clark, Izzy
10 kills, 1 dig, 1 block
Notes to Know
• Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager provided 17 kills in Sunday's contest, the 25th time in 34 career Big Ten matches where she's reached double digits. It's the most kills she's had in a three-set Big Ten match since arriving in Bloomington last season.
• Second-year libero Audrey Jackson matched her career with 16 digs against Illinois. It's the first time she's hit that mark in a three-set match in her career. Since taking back the libero jersey last week, Jackson has had two matches with 16 digs (at Michigan State, vs. Illinois).
Going up 24-22 early in the match has come back to bite IU on multiple occasions. In matches against USC (L, 0-3) and Oregon (L, 2-3), IU was unable to close out an early set with a multi-point lead. The Hoosiers would go on to lose both of those contests. Illinois fended off set points in game one and game three to win a pair of deuce games and pick up its first win in Bloomington since 2021.
Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager did her best to keep IU alive with a great all-around effort. She led the way with 17 kills and added 13 digs for her fifth double-double of the season. Jager also shared the team lead with four blocks, three of those that came in the opening frame. Third-year outside hitter Izzy Clark joined her in double figures with 10 kills.
IU's floor defense went blow for blow with Illinois but head coach Steve Aird's team couldn't find a way to win long rallies. Illinois hit .279 (51-17-122) in the victory with at least 14 kills from all three pin attackers. Second-year libero Audrey Jackson had 16 digs. The flip into the 5-2 offensive system helped Illinois with both setters producing at least 19 assists.
With three matches remaining in the regular season, IU will look to boost its seeding in this month's Big Ten Tournament. That begins on Wednesday (Nov. 11) evening with a trip to face top-25 Minnesota at the Maturi Pavilion. IU's final two home games are set for Nov. 15 (Northwestern) and Nov. 17 (Purdue).
How it Happened
• A great offensive effort from Illinois made it difficult for IU to string together points on Sunday. The Fighting Illini hit .279 as all three pin hitters had 14-or-more kills and an attacking percentage above .380. Late in sets, Illinois came to life, fending off seven set points in total in the match.
Top Hoosier Performers
#24 Jager, Jaidyn
17 kills, 13 digs, 4 blocks
#5 Jackson, Audrey
16 digs, 1 assist, 1 ace
#6 Clark, Izzy
10 kills, 1 dig, 1 block
Notes to Know
• Second-year outside hitter Jaidyn Jager provided 17 kills in Sunday's contest, the 25th time in 34 career Big Ten matches where she's reached double digits. It's the most kills she's had in a three-set Big Ten match since arriving in Bloomington last season.
• Second-year libero Audrey Jackson matched her career with 16 digs against Illinois. It's the first time she's hit that mark in a three-set match in her career. Since taking back the libero jersey last week, Jackson has had two matches with 16 digs (at Michigan State, vs. Illinois).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
Illini
IND
Kills
51
44
Errors
17
23
Attempts
122
126
Hitting %
.279
.167
Points
63.0
52.0
Assists
50
44
Aces
3
2
Blocks
9
6
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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