Tuesday, October 28
Muncie, IN
6 p.m.
Ball State University
15-9,11-1MAC
3
vs
0
Miami
11-13,5-7MAC
1
2
3
F
Miami (OH)
21
19
15
0
Ball St.
25
25
25
3
VanOort’s 2,000th Kill Highlights Women’s Volleyball Sweep of Miami
October 28, 2025 | Women's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. - - Tuesday was a milestone night for graduate outside Noelle VanOort who blasted her 2,000th collegiate kill to help guide the Ball State women's volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-15) sweep of Miami inside Worthen Arena.
Entering the match with 1,997 collegiate kills, with 1,724 coming at Indiana Tech (2021-24) and 273 before first serve tonight with the Cardinals (15-9; 11-1 Mid-American Conference), VanOort reached the magic mark at 12-6 in the second set when she forced the RedHawks (11-13; 5-7 MAC) to call its second timeout. She would finish the night with seven total markers, raising her total to 2,004.
"Noelle certainly works hard, and in the short amount of time she's been with us, she's made a huge impact on our program," head coach Kelli Miller Phillips said. "As a person, as a player, and in all the different ways she can make an impact in the game. Not just attacking, but on defense, serving and leadership. I am so happy for her and proud of her. It's a big milestone, and hopefully, there will be many more kills to come after tonight."
Along with VanOort's effort, sophomore outside Carson Tyler led the Ball State attack with a match-high 13 kills and chipped in 12 digs for her 13th double-double of the season. She also tied for match-high honors with three service aces, including the match-ending point.
Junior middle Gwen Crull also turned in a solid performance, smashing 10 kills and hitting a match-best .692 (10-1-13). It was her eighth match with double-digit kills this season and went along with a pair of blocks.
Speaking of blocking, junior middle Camryn Wise turned in another solid effort at the net with a match-high seven total blocks. It was her fourth #MACtion match this season with seven total blocks, which is a season high. She also smashed six kills and served up an ace, while hitting .364 (6-2-11).
Rounding out the Ball State attack were redshirt freshman opposite Riley Whitlock and sophomore opposite Tiffany Snook with five kills apiece. Freshman setter Reese Axness and junior setter Lindsey Green combined to set the BSU attack to a .295 (46-18-95) rate of success, dishing out 21 and 17 assists, respectively.
Sophomore libero Sophie Ledbetter led all players with 16 digs.
Overall, the Ball State defense limited Miami to a season-low 23 kills, with its .057 (23-18-87) attack percentage tying as its lowest mark of the year. Lauren Coyne managed a team-high seven kills, while Anna McClure registered a team-high eight digs.
The Cardinals also held a 42 to 26 lead in total digs and a seven to five advantage in service aces.
Up next for the Ball State women's volleyball team is a two-match series at Kent State. The teams will play at 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.
Entering the match with 1,997 collegiate kills, with 1,724 coming at Indiana Tech (2021-24) and 273 before first serve tonight with the Cardinals (15-9; 11-1 Mid-American Conference), VanOort reached the magic mark at 12-6 in the second set when she forced the RedHawks (11-13; 5-7 MAC) to call its second timeout. She would finish the night with seven total markers, raising her total to 2,004.
"Noelle certainly works hard, and in the short amount of time she's been with us, she's made a huge impact on our program," head coach Kelli Miller Phillips said. "As a person, as a player, and in all the different ways she can make an impact in the game. Not just attacking, but on defense, serving and leadership. I am so happy for her and proud of her. It's a big milestone, and hopefully, there will be many more kills to come after tonight."
Along with VanOort's effort, sophomore outside Carson Tyler led the Ball State attack with a match-high 13 kills and chipped in 12 digs for her 13th double-double of the season. She also tied for match-high honors with three service aces, including the match-ending point.
Junior middle Gwen Crull also turned in a solid performance, smashing 10 kills and hitting a match-best .692 (10-1-13). It was her eighth match with double-digit kills this season and went along with a pair of blocks.
Speaking of blocking, junior middle Camryn Wise turned in another solid effort at the net with a match-high seven total blocks. It was her fourth #MACtion match this season with seven total blocks, which is a season high. She also smashed six kills and served up an ace, while hitting .364 (6-2-11).
Rounding out the Ball State attack were redshirt freshman opposite Riley Whitlock and sophomore opposite Tiffany Snook with five kills apiece. Freshman setter Reese Axness and junior setter Lindsey Green combined to set the BSU attack to a .295 (46-18-95) rate of success, dishing out 21 and 17 assists, respectively.
Sophomore libero Sophie Ledbetter led all players with 16 digs.
Overall, the Ball State defense limited Miami to a season-low 23 kills, with its .057 (23-18-87) attack percentage tying as its lowest mark of the year. Lauren Coyne managed a team-high seven kills, while Anna McClure registered a team-high eight digs.
The Cardinals also held a 42 to 26 lead in total digs and a seven to five advantage in service aces.
Up next for the Ball State women's volleyball team is a two-match series at Kent State. The teams will play at 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.
Team Stats
Miami
BSU
Kills
23
46
Errors
18
18
Attempts
87
95
Hitting %
.057
.295
Points
39.0
62.0
Assists
23
43
Aces
5
7
Blocks
11
9
Game Leaders
Kills
13
Aces
3
Blocks
1
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
7
Players Mentioned
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