RSC Quarterfinal Preview
#8 WVU Tech at #1 IU Kokomo
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – 7 p.m. EST
Student Activities and Events Center | Kokomo, Ind.
Live Coverage at goldenbearathletics.com/coverage
Records, Form & Setting
WVU Tech (6–28, 5–11 RSC) enters postseason play as the No. 8 seed following a challenging conference schedule that featured several tight sets down the stretch. The Golden Bears closed the regular season on November 8 at Rio Grande and will now face a rematch against top-seeded IU Kokomo.
IU Kokomo (27–5, 16–0 RSC) completed an unbeaten conference campaign and rides a 22-match win streak into the RSC Tournament. The Cougars are ranked No. 1 in the league after dominating statistically across nearly every category, posting a .250 team hitting percentage and averaging over 13 kills per set.
The quarterfinal winner advances to Friday's semifinals to face the IU Southeast–IU East winner.
Last Meeting
IU Kokomo defeated WVU Tech 3–1 on Oct. 17 in Beckley (18–25, 25–17, 25–10, 25–14).
Tech struck first with a strong opening set before Kokomo's depth and efficiency at the net turned the match.
WVU Tech Snapshot
The Golden Bears feature a young but improving roster that blends senior leadership with emerging first-year contributors. Setter Anaís González and junior Addison White direct the offense, while freshman Aniston Treadway leads the attack on the outside. Senior Peydon Smith anchors the back line as one of the conference's most active defenders.
Team Stats
- Hitting Percentage: .075
- Kills per Set: 9.36
- Assists per Set: 8.66
- Aces per Set: 1.09
- Digs per Set: 14.93
- Blocks per Set: 1.45
Key Players
- Aniston Treadway, Fr. OH – 264 kills (2.42 k/s), 287.0 points
- Ivana Burgos, Jr. OH/DS – 212 kills, 275 digs
- Nevaeh Wooding, Sr. MH – 177 kills, .127 pct, 66 blocks
- Anaís González, So. S – 412 assists, 13 aces
- Addison White, Jr. S – 390 assists, 156.0 points
- Peydon Smith, Sr. DS – 411 digs (4.19 d/s), 38 aces
Recent Momentum
While results have been mixed, Tech has shown progress in efficiency and first-ball contact late in the year, highlighted by conference wins over Midway, Brescia, Kentucky Christian, and others.
IU Kokomo Snapshot
The Cougars enter the postseason as the heavy favorite after one of the most complete regular seasons in program history. Kokomo's attack, led by Mya Grigsby, Mia Niekamp, and Lexi Broyles, ranks among the NAIA's most efficient, while setter Allison Richman and libero Avery Littrell control tempo and coverage.
Team Stats
- Hitting Percentage: .250
- Kills per Set: 13.45
- Assists per Set: 12.48
- Aces per Set: 1.84
- Digs per Set: 16.18
- Blocks per Set: 2.15
Key Players
- Mya Grigsby, So. OH – 324 kills (2.95 k/s), 55 aces, 304 digs
- Mia Niekamp, Jr. OH – 340 kills (3.09 k/s), .241 pct
- Lexi Broyles, Sr. MH – .371 pct, 98 total blocks, 374.0 points
- Allison Richman, Sr. S – 761 assists (6.79 a/s), .365 pct
- Avery Littrell, So. DS – 398 digs (3.65 d/s)
- Cali Cummings, Jr. MH – 216 kills, 64 blocks (.250 pct)
Recent Momentum
IU Kokomo has won 22 consecutive matches, including sweeps of eight of its final 10 opponents. The Cougars last dropped a set in regular-season play on Oct. 17—against WVU Tech.
By the Numbers
| Category |
WVU Tech |
IU Kokomo |
| Record |
6–28 |
27–5 |
| RSC Record |
5–11 |
16–0 |
| Hitting Pct |
.075 |
.250 |
| Kills/Set |
9.36 |
13.45 |
| Digs/Set |
14.93 |
16.18 |
| Blocks/Set |
1.45 |
2.15 |
| Aces/Set |
1.09 |
1.84 |
Tactical Keys
- Serve–pass execution.
Kokomo ranks among the RSC leaders in aces, while Tech's defense—led by Smith and Blanchard—will need to handle first contact cleanly to establish its offense.
- Efficiency at the net.
The Cougars hit .250 as a team with multiple front-row threats. For Tech, converting transition swings and limiting errors will be crucial to extending rallies.
- Composure in long rallies.
Both teams defend at a high rate, but Kokomo's ability to terminate points early often dictates momentum. Tech will look to stretch rallies and create scoring through its middle combination of Wooding and Lattu.
Game Info
#8 WVU Tech at #1 IU Kokomo
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 – 7 p.m. EST
Student Activities and Events Center | Kokomo, Ind.
Live Coverage at goldenbearathletics.com/coverage
