Cougars volleyball team opens season with 3-1 record at Onset Tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
VolleyballThe Indiana University-Kokomo Cougars volleyball team started their season at the Onset Tournament in Fort Wayne, securing three victories out of four matches. The Cougars, ranked No. 13 in the NAIA Preseason Poll, defeated Southeastern, Michigan-Dearborn, and Campbellsville while falling to Missouri Baptist. Key contributions came from Trishell Johnson, who recorded 12 kills and 13 total blocks, and Chloe Carpenter, who amassed 37 digs over the weekend. The Cougars will return to action this coming weekend at their home tournament, hosting several ranked opponents including No. 9 Mount Vernon Nazarene and No. 10 University of the Cumberlands.
- •Cougars won three out of four matches at the Onset Tournament.
- •Trishell Johnson led the team with 12 kills and 13 blocks.
- •Chloe Carpenter recorded a team-high 37 digs.
- •The Cougars will host four ranked teams at the IU-Kokomo Invitational this weekend.
- •Next matches include No. 9 Mount Vernon Nazarene and No. 10 University of the Cumberlands.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Carpenter, Johnson help Cougars to 3-1 weekend
"FT. WAYNE— The Indiana University-Kokomo Cougars volleyball team were aided by three area alumni as they won three of four matches over the weekend at the Onset Tournament in Fort Wayne. The tournament was the season opener for the Cougars, ranked No. 13 nationally in the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Top 25 Preseason Poll released two weeks ago. In the tournament opener Friday morning, the Cougars ...
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