Most Tuesday and Thursday nights, Jade Troutman, secondary education junior, can be found sporting a red and white jersey, black spandex shorts and a couple of knee pads along with the rest of the IUS volleyball team. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches and bearing the number 22 on her back, Troutman plays the position of middle blocker. Troutman said she first decided she wanted to play volleyball when she was in elementary school. “I was just going to play every sport and see which one I liked best,” Troutman said.

IU Southeast came away victorious in the 70-minute game against Berea College, held Oct. 2 in the Activities Building. The Grenadiers swiftly held off the Mountaineers throughout each set to come away with the win in three sets; 25-15, 25-17, 25-15. This fast-paced game was dominated by attacks from both teams. IU Southeast ended the game with 38 total kills to the Mountaineers 16.