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As commenced on 16th August 2023, the Big Ten Volleyball Championships have consistently been the top choice among volleyball spectators. The tournament features fierce competition as well as 14 excelling teams. While some teams are surging ahead with dominance such as Nebraska and Wisconsin, some other teams have not tasted success like that. One such team came from behind and posted a surprise win in the tournament.

Indiana’s volleyball team is all set to improve its position in the tournament and is making headlines. In their latest match, it also ended the losing streak and shattered a decade-long curse.

How Indiana’s Volleyball Team Causes Major Upset?

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Indiana’s Volleyball team has achieved a major upset in the Big Ten Volleyball Championship. Eventually, they overtook the Purdue team for the first time since 2012. Thus, they made it to break a decade-long curve of losses. However, this remarkable victory signifies their triumph and their perseverance. Big Ten Volleyball has posted a video of the match on their official X page with the caption, UNBELIEVABLE. 😱After a 21 game losing streak, @IndianaVB takes down No. 15 Purdue for the first time since 2012. 🤯”

In addition, Team Indiana also notched up an impressive two wins in the tournament, securing a .700 winning percentage (PCT). Although they have been listed just below Penn State in the Championship standings, they are yet to reflect a resurgence in the volleyball. Team Purdue, despite featuring some of the tournament’s best players, suffered a recent defeat by Team Indiana. The epic showdown resulted in Indiana’s favor with a resounding score of 3-1. 

Some essential players who locked horns were Taylor Anderson, Chloe Chicoine, Raven Colvin, and Eva Hudson. Moreover, the recent triumph marks the departure from their previous performance. Therefore, Indiana Volleyball’s recent upset win has shattered their 21-game losing streak and announced their resurgence in collegiate volleyball.

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Team Indiana’s Way Ahead in the Tournament

Currently, Team Wisconsin and Nebraska are moving head-to-head in the tournament. Thus making it highly competitive for other teams to replace top-seed teams in the tournament. In addition, both teams feature an exceptional score of W15 streaks each and 1.000 PCT in the game. Recently, Wisconsin’s key players were also awarded as the volleyball Players of the Week in the Big Ten Championship.

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However, as the tournament proceeds, various matches are yet to be unfolded. Notably, there are various chances for Team Indiana to get among the top seed teams, taking over its current position. Nonetheless, the spectators’ major attraction is watching the team taking unexpected turns and re-writing its position in the tournament. But Will Indiana be able to overtake its current position?

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