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.

IU Southeast came off their two game losing streak with a hard fought victory over Spalding University, Sept. 27 in the Activities Building. The Grenadiers battled to hold their lead throughout each set and eventually came away victorious, winning in three sets; 27-25, 25-22, 27-25. The Grenadiers dominated the game with kills, spikes and blocks. Coral Maybrier, freshman outside hitter, and Jade Troutman, junior middle blocker, completed the night with a combined 29 of the Grenadiers’ 47 kills — Troutman with 15 and Maybrier with 14. Every member of the team ended the night with at least three spikes apiece. Meaghen Tompkins, sophomore setter, had a match-high with 33 assists for the Grenadiers.

IU Southeast ,3-2, faced off against the Patriots of St. Catharine, 4-1, Aug. 21 in the Activities Building. The newly renovated crimson bleachers contained a fairly large crowd of St. Catharine and IUS fans for the first home game of the Lady Grenadiers season. During the summer session, the Athletics Department updated the bleachers in the gym to accommodate for a safer environment for the Grenadier fans.

The IUS volleyball team fell to Asbury College on Sept. 27. The Grenadiers lost in four sets, 3-1, which ended their four match win streak. IU Southeast won the first set 25-17, before giving up the next three to Asbury.

The summer break brought in the addition of a new assistant coach to the IUS volleyball team — Katie Tinsley. Tinsley graduated from IU Southeast in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in continuing studies and a certificate in medical transcription. “I loved IUS when I was there,” Tinsley said. “Not just the school but playing volleyball, and I wanted to get involved again.”