The Indiana Volleyball team (13-15, 6-12 B1G) is set to wrap up a long season this weekend, hosting its last two matches of the year at Wilkinson Hall. The Hoosiers will face Michigan on Wednesday for their first matchup of the season, followed by a rematch against Illinois on Friday to conclude their campaign.

On Friday evening, the team will celebrate seven seniors, including setter Camryn Haworth and outside hitter Mady Saris. Haworth, who has been a starter in nearly every game over the past three years for IU, will play her final match in the cream and crimson.

With 60 career wins under their belts, IU's four-year senior class—comprising Haworth, Saris, defensive specialist Carly Mills, and outside hitter Kenzie Daffinee—aims to finish their home season on a positive note. Securing two victories this week would mark the first time since 1998-2000 that the Hoosiers achieve eight conference wins in three consecutive seasons.

Junior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles delivered her best performances of the season last weekend, tallying 43 kills across matches against UCLA and Ohio State, with an average of 5.38 kills per set. Her 20 kills on Friday (Nov. 22) against the Bruins marked the first occasion since at least 2007 that an IU player achieved 20 kills in a three-set Big Ten match.

It was a momentous weekend for Chattanooga beach volleyball as UTC's Neva Clark and McKenna Faychak returned home after finishing 43rd out of 64 teams at the 2024 AVCA Beach National Championships held at The John Hunt Park San Volleyball Complex in Huntsville, Alabama.

By simply participating, Clark and Faychak made history as the first Mocs to compete in the tournament, and they exceeded expectations by qualifying for the Champions Bracket after defeating the No. 24 pairing on Friday. The duo continued their impressive performance in the consolation bracket, securing another upset by beating the No. 30 ranked team from LSU.

"Competing in the AVCA Pairs Tournament this weekend was an unforgettable experience," Clark said. "Kenny (McKenna Faychak) and I have a strong, trusting partnership which allowed us to compete with some super talented teams this weekend. "We were super proud to represent UTC at the tournament, and it was great to showcase the strength of our program while competing against some of the top talent in the country."

Clark and Faychak concluded their time in Huntsville with a record of 2-4, achieving the highest number of wins among the three Ohio Valley Conference pairs invited to the tournament. The UTC duo secured their spot in the competition after the Chattanooga beach volleyball team qualified for the 2024 NCAA Team Tournament last season, earning the Mocs an automatic entry into this weekend's event.

On Friday (Feb. 23), Steve Aird, the head coach of Indiana volleyball, unveiled the team's spring schedule for 2024. The schedule includes two matches against teams from the Midwest region and a collegiate tournament held at one of the top clubs in the country.

Following a highly successful season, Indiana University (IU) will face off against Xavier on April 6th and Purdue on April 19th. Both matches will take place at local high schools in Indiana, showcasing the team's talent on their home turf.

The inaugural spring match for the Hoosiers against Xavier will take place at Westfield High School, located just north of Indianapolis. This match holds special significance for senior outside hitter Kenzie Daffinee, as she previously played for the Shamrocks for four years. On April 19th, IU will face their in-state rival Purdue at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana.

Additionally, on Saturday, April 13th, the Hoosiers will participate in the KIVA College Spring Tournament in Louisville. This tournament will feature a variety of schools, providing an opportunity for IU to showcase their skills and compete against different teams.

Chattanooga beach volleyball is ready to kick off their 2024 season with an exciting trip to the Sunshine State. The Mocs will participate in the Jacksonville Invitational, hosted by Jacksonville University at the Payne Sand Volleyball Courts at Dolphin Beach.

After a successful 2023 season, where the Mocs achieved a program-best record of 19-15 overall and a 7-3 record in the Ohio Valley Conference, the team is eager to continue their success. Keep an eye on standout players Neva Clark, the reigning 2023 OVC Player of the Year, as well as Joy Courtwright, McKenna Faychak, and Maddie Lecik, who were all recognized as Preseason All-OVC honorees alongside Clark.

Although the tournament begins today on Friday, February 23, the Mocs will not participate in their first match until tomorrow. UTC's season will commence bright and early at 8 a.m. ET against Palm Beach Atlantic. Later in the day, at 2 p.m. ET, UTC will also compete against Coastal Carolina.

On Sunday, the Mocs have a busy schedule, starting with a match against Florida International at 10 a.m. ET. They will then conclude their season-opening tournament at 12 p.m. ET against the hosts, Jacksonville. While Florida State and North Florida are also present at the event, they are not scheduled to compete against Chattanooga.

The 2024 women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) will bring together the world's top teams in Arlington, Texas from May 28 to June 2. This event serves as the final major volleyball competition before the Paris Olympic Games and is the only opportunity to watch VNL matches in the United States this year.

The U.S. Women's National Team, the reigning Olympic champion and three-time VNL winner, will be joined by Türkiye, the 2023 VNL champion, as well as Canada, South Korea, Germany, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Poland. Fans can anticipate a week of thrilling volleyball action featuring the best athletes from around the globe.

Tickets for the event will be available for purchase starting Friday, February 23 at 9 am CT on VNLTickets.com, providing U.S. fans with the chance to be part of the excitement. Ticket prices start as low as $16 for children and $23 for adults, excluding fees.

The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team, ranked third in the nation, is ready to resume play after a week-long break. They will face Missouri S&T in a two-match non-conference series on Thursday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 23 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Both matches are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. This will be the first-ever meeting between the Rainbow Warriors, with a record of 10-1, and the Miners, who hold a record of 8-6.

Missouri S&T is a university located in Rolla, Missouri. They recently added men's volleyball as a varsity sport, with the program officially beginning in the fall of 2022. The head coach for both the men's and women's teams is Andy Halaz. The Missouri S&T men's volleyball team competes in the NCAA Division II and is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).