KOKOMO, Ind. — The No. 23 IU Kokomo women's volleyball team celebrated Senior Day in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon, sweeping Brescia University in straight sets (25-8, 25-11, 25-11) at the Student Activities & Events Center to close out the 2026 regular season.
The Cougars delivered one of their most efficient offensive performances of the season, hitting an impressive .485 as a team with 39 kills against just six errors. IU Kokomo also recorded 14 service aces and seven blocks while limiting Brescia to a .016 hitting percentage and just 13 kills across three sets.
Senior
Mia Niekamp led the offensive attack with a match-high 12 kills on 20 swings, hitting .550 while adding two blocks. Fellow senior
Alexis Baney contributed seven kills on a .500 hitting percentage, one service ace and two blocks, while senior
Avery Littrell recorded four aces, six digs and six assists.
Cali Cummings added five kills on a .444 hitting percentage and two blocks.
Prior to the match, IU Kokomo recognized seniors Niekamp, Baney, Littrell and Cummings for their contributions to the program. The four were celebrated for their dedication and impact on Cougar volleyball, both on and off the court.
First Set
- IU Kokomo wasted little time establishing control, jumping out to a 10-2 advantage behind a balanced offensive attack and a service ace from Baney.
- The Cougars continued to build their lead, extending the margin to 17-5 as Niekamp and Mya Grigsby contributed kills and Gracelynn Olson added a service ace.
- IU Kokomo closed the opening set with six consecutive points to secure a commanding 25-8 victory, hitting .684 with 13 kills and no attack errors.
Second Set
- Brescia opened the second set with three of the first four points, but IU Kokomo quickly regained momentum and took control of the frame.
- The Cougars maintained their offensive efficiency, recording 13 kills on a .400 hitting percentage while continuing to pressure the Bearcats from the service line.
- IU Kokomo pulled away for a 25-11 victory to take a commanding two-set advantage.
Third Set
- The Cougars carried their momentum into the third set, continuing to spread the offensive production across the lineup while keeping Brescia from establishing any sustained rhythm.
- IU Kokomo hit .417 in the final frame, recording 13 kills against just three errors as the Cougars maintained control throughout the set.
- A 25-11 victory completed the sweep and sent IU Kokomo into postseason play with momentum.
Individual Highlights
- Mia Niekamp — 12 kills, .550 hitting percentage, two blocks
- Alexis Baney — 7 kills, .500 hitting percentage, two blocks, one ace
- Cali Cummings — 5 kills, .444 hitting percentage, two blocks
- Avery Littrell — 4 aces, six digs, six assists
- Mya Grigsby — 6 kills, .667 hitting percentage, three digs
- Trishell Johnson — 4 kills, .500 hitting percentage, two blocks
- Alexa Miedema — 5 aces, four digs
- Gracelynn Olson — 16 assists, nine digs, two aces
The Cougars now turn their attention to the River States Conference Tournament, where they will host Midway in a quarterfinal match Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM as postseason play gets underway.
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