IU volleyball 'doesn't think we've arrived,' but is ranked for first time in 15 years

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The No. 22 ranked Indiana Hoosiers are off to a strong start with a 14-2 record.

IU's success is attributed to a mix of veteran players and talented freshmen.

Coach Steve Aird agreed to the neutral-site match against Purdue to give his team experience in a tournament-like atmosphere.

BLOOMINGTON — Thursday night, for the first time in its history, Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host a college volleyball match .

It meant Indiana giving up a home match — the Hoosiers will be the host for this installment of the Monon Spike, the trophy handed annually to the winner, against Purdue . IU coach Steve Aird didn’t flinch at the thought.

“When the Gainbridge folks and the Big Ten approached me about it, I didn’t think twice. I said yes,” Aird told IndyStar this week.