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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, October 26
Oxford, Miss.
2 PM
Ole Miss
vs
Texas A&M
Volleyball Hosts Second Consecutive Top-10 Opponent in No. 9 Texas A&M
10/25/2025 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program welcomes yet another ranked opponent to the Gillom Athletics Performance Center, hosting No. 9 Texas A&M on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.
The Rebels (10-10, 2-7 SEC) welcome the fourth ranked opponent to Gillom this season in the No. 9 Aggies (16-3, 8-1 SEC). The match will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
RALLY POINTS
A valiant effort in the opening set and a standout performance were not enough for the Rebels, who dropped a narrow, 3-1 decision to No. 2 Texas on Friday night in Oxford. Placide was the star of the show, leading all players on the floor with 22 kills on .278 hitting, while adding 10 digs, five service aces and four blocks. Placide's 22 kills are the most by a Rebel against a top-five opponent since Katie Norris (22) against No. 5 Florida on Sep. 19, 2009.
The Rebels pushed the undefeated Longhorns to the brink, falling 35-33 in the opening set, requiring Texas to score 35 to win a set for the first time since Sep. 4, 2019 against Minnesota.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen made history on Sunday, smashing the program's all-eras dig record that stood for 14 years (by Morgan Springer). The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and is now poised to add to her all-time lead as SEC play continues.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career as she closes in on the all-time SEC top-10. Niesen is 37 away from entering the top-10 in conference history.
Last season, Niesen led the SEC in total digs with 537, which also ranked 33rd in the nation. This season, Niesen continues to impact the game, ranking second in the SEC in digs per set (4.25).
In fact, Niesen ranks sixth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,718.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,525
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,874
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,843
4. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,741
5. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,720
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,718
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,703
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,651
9. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,630
10. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,629
AT EASE WITH PLACIDE
Gabi Placide has become the SEC's breakout star since arriving in Oxford this season and will be a critical part of the Rebels lineup as SEC play continues.
Placide has surged to the forefront of the national rankings, ranking second in the SEC with 405.5 points and 350 kills, ranking 12th and 13th nationally, respectively. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks 11th nationally in points per set and 13th nationally in kills per set.
Her efforts earned her a mid-season addition to the AVCA's Player of the Year Watch List. Placide also recently took home SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors following back-to-back career-highs in wins over Texas Tech and UAlbany and hit over .300 for the weekend. Placide also showed off her athleticism with 22 digs and 11.0 blocks to go alongside 71 kills.
MOKI MAGIC
Setter Mokihana Tufono was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team after a dynamic junior season and has only elevated her game in year two as a Rebel. Despite some recent struggles by the Rebels, Tufono continues to be a bright spot, leading the SEC in total assists at 783 and ranking 12th nationally.
Tufono has been the catalyst for Gabi Placide's breakout campaign as a pin and has recorded three, 50-assist matches this season. Additionally, Tufono has taken strides on the defensive end, recording the first 40-assist, 20-dig match of her career at Mississippi State, exploding for 47 assists and a career-high 22 digs. Tufono's huge two seasons at Ole Miss have landed her in the top-10 all-time as a Rebel.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program over 50 years of volleyball.
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
CLIMBING THE LADDER
Several Rebels are poised to etch their names in the all-time record books in 2025 across multiple different metrics.
In addition to clinching the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 67 in her career. That stands just three outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer has moved into the rally scoring era top-10 with 70 in her career. Meyer needs just one more ace to move into a tie for ninth.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits fifth all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,956 and 10th across all eras, despite only playing just 48 matches as a Rebel.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
Ole Miss volleyball is hosting Grove Grocery can drives this season at all home matches. Bring a canned good with you to the Marketing Table and receive 100 bonus Rebel Rewards points as a thank you for giving back to the Oxford community.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
The Rebels (10-10, 2-7 SEC) welcome the fourth ranked opponent to Gillom this season in the No. 9 Aggies (16-3, 8-1 SEC). The match will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
RALLY POINTS
- The Rebels get another crack at a top-10 opponent, hosting No. 9 Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon.
- Junior Gabi Placide has made an immediate impact since coming to Oxford, ranking second in the SEC in kills (350) and points (404.5). Placide was added to the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List for her efforts.
- On Friday, Placide (22 kills) recorded the Rebels most kills against a top-five opponent since Katie Norris did the same in 2009.
- Cammy Niesen broke the Rebels all-time digs record against Auburn, breaking a 14-year-old mark held by Morgan Springer. Niesen's attention now turns to the SEC all-time top-10, where she needs 37 to break in.
- The Rebel blockers are hitting their stride in recent days, with back-to-back SEC highs of 11 blocks each against Vanderbilt and No. 2 Texas.
- Keirstyn Carlton's freshman campaign continues to be strong after a .400 hitting performance on Friday. Carlton tallied her 100th kill and ranks sixth in the SEC in hitting percentage (.366).
- Ole Miss and Texas A&M will take the court for the 25th time in series history. The Aggies hold the advantage in the series, 21-3.
- The Rebels last defeated the Aggies in 2021 with a 3-2 decision in College Station. Anna Bair led the charge for Ole Miss in that match, tallying 22 kills as Kylee McLaughlin recording 51 assists. Ole Miss was unconscious on the block in that match, picking up 18. Sasha Ratliff had seven on her own, including two that were solo. Texas A&M claimed last season's bout in a 3-1 decision in Oxford.
A valiant effort in the opening set and a standout performance were not enough for the Rebels, who dropped a narrow, 3-1 decision to No. 2 Texas on Friday night in Oxford. Placide was the star of the show, leading all players on the floor with 22 kills on .278 hitting, while adding 10 digs, five service aces and four blocks. Placide's 22 kills are the most by a Rebel against a top-five opponent since Katie Norris (22) against No. 5 Florida on Sep. 19, 2009.
The Rebels pushed the undefeated Longhorns to the brink, falling 35-33 in the opening set, requiring Texas to score 35 to win a set for the first time since Sep. 4, 2019 against Minnesota.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen made history on Sunday, smashing the program's all-eras dig record that stood for 14 years (by Morgan Springer). The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and is now poised to add to her all-time lead as SEC play continues.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career as she closes in on the all-time SEC top-10. Niesen is 37 away from entering the top-10 in conference history.
Last season, Niesen led the SEC in total digs with 537, which also ranked 33rd in the nation. This season, Niesen continues to impact the game, ranking second in the SEC in digs per set (4.25).
In fact, Niesen ranks sixth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,718.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,525
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,874
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,843
4. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,741
5. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,720
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,718
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,703
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,651
9. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,630
10. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,629
AT EASE WITH PLACIDE
Gabi Placide has become the SEC's breakout star since arriving in Oxford this season and will be a critical part of the Rebels lineup as SEC play continues.
Placide has surged to the forefront of the national rankings, ranking second in the SEC with 405.5 points and 350 kills, ranking 12th and 13th nationally, respectively. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks 11th nationally in points per set and 13th nationally in kills per set.
Her efforts earned her a mid-season addition to the AVCA's Player of the Year Watch List. Placide also recently took home SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors following back-to-back career-highs in wins over Texas Tech and UAlbany and hit over .300 for the weekend. Placide also showed off her athleticism with 22 digs and 11.0 blocks to go alongside 71 kills.
MOKI MAGIC
Setter Mokihana Tufono was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team after a dynamic junior season and has only elevated her game in year two as a Rebel. Despite some recent struggles by the Rebels, Tufono continues to be a bright spot, leading the SEC in total assists at 783 and ranking 12th nationally.
Tufono has been the catalyst for Gabi Placide's breakout campaign as a pin and has recorded three, 50-assist matches this season. Additionally, Tufono has taken strides on the defensive end, recording the first 40-assist, 20-dig match of her career at Mississippi State, exploding for 47 assists and a career-high 22 digs. Tufono's huge two seasons at Ole Miss have landed her in the top-10 all-time as a Rebel.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program over 50 years of volleyball.
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
CLIMBING THE LADDER
Several Rebels are poised to etch their names in the all-time record books in 2025 across multiple different metrics.
In addition to clinching the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 67 in her career. That stands just three outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer has moved into the rally scoring era top-10 with 70 in her career. Meyer needs just one more ace to move into a tie for ninth.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits fifth all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,956 and 10th across all eras, despite only playing just 48 matches as a Rebel.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
Ole Miss volleyball is hosting Grove Grocery can drives this season at all home matches. Bring a canned good with you to the Marketing Table and receive 100 bonus Rebel Rewards points as a thank you for giving back to the Oxford community.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
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