Iowa State volleyball defeats South Dakota State 3-1 in exhibiton
The Cyclone volleyball team hosted South Dakota State for the first of their two exhibitions for the 2026 season. Iowa State defeated 2025 NCAA tournament team South Dakota State 3-1 (27-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19) Friday night. The Cyclones now lead the Jackrabbits in the all-time series with a 6-1 advantage. Iowa State hit .247 for the match and South Dakota State recorded a .124 hitting […]
The Iowa State volleyball team faced off against South Dakota State in an exhibition match for the 2026 season. The Cyclones emerged victorious with a score of 3-1, with the game concluding on Friday night. In this matchup, Iowa State entered the tournament as the 2025 NCAA tournament team, while South Dakota State was the defending champion. This exhibition game saw the Cyclones extend their lead in the all-time series against the Jackrabbits, with a 6-1 advantage.
Throughout the match, Iowa State compiled a .247 hitting percentage, while South Dakota State struggled at just .124. Nayeli Ti'a stood out as the Cyclones' top offensive contributor, delivering 15 kills and showcasing a .281 hitting percentage. Ti'a also contributed 10 digs to the team's effort. Rachel Van Gorp complemented the offense with a solid night, tallying 27 digs, which was the match's highest count.
Defensively, Iowa State's lineup shone through, with Ella Florez and Ava Martin combining for 48 of the team's 53 assists. Florez contributed 26 assists, while Martin added 22 assists to the tally. On the Jackrabbits' side, Sylvie Zgonc led the offense with 13 kills, but her hitting percentage fell to .128, a less impressive effort than Iowa State's display.
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