The University of Mississippi Athletics
Friday, September 12
Oxford, Miss.
6 PM
Ole Miss
vs
Louisiana
Volleyball Opens Home Schedule, Hosts Louisiana
9/11/2025 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program returns from a six-match road swing to open the 2025 home schedule, welcoming Louisiana to the Gillom Athletic Performance Center on Friday at 6 p.m. CT.
The Rebels (3-3, 0-0 SEC) are set to match up with the Ragin' Cajuns (5-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) for the first time since 2013. The match will be televised on SECN+.
Friday's match is Greek Night, with $2.50 beer available to fans. There will also be a 50 Years of Ole Miss Volleyball commemorative patch giveaway. Fans are encouraged to wear red.
RALLY POINTS
Despite a valiant rally attempt, the Rebels came up just short in a 3-2 decision at Miami on Wednesday night during the 'Showdown at the Net'. After dropping the opening two sets, the Rebels forced a fifth set behind another big night from Gabi Placide, who notched 19 kills to lead the team for the sixth-straight match, as well as some sterling defense. Despite saving multiple match points in the fifth set, the Rebels fell on the final one, 15-13.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen enters her final collegiate season with eyes on not only setting, but ultimately smashing the program's all-eras dig record. The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and stands just 142 digs away from setting a new record that is currently held by Morgan Springer.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career. Last season, Niesen led the SEC in total digs with 537, which also ranked 33rd in the nation. Niesen's digs per set stood at third in the SEC at 4.48, just marginally behind Missouri's Maya Sands (4.53) and Arkansas' recent graduate Courtney Jackson (4.49).
In fact, Niesen ranks sixth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,490.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,229
2. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,592
3. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,575
4. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,510
5. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,503
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,490
7. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,487
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,477
9. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,419
10. McKenzie Johnson, Cincinnati - 1,369
FILLING THE VOID
While the Rebels have had to replace much of their offensive attack from 2024, several newcomers have immediately stepped up. The hitters are led by transfer Gabi Placide, who surged to 103 kills and a .240 hitting percentage through the first five matches of the season and already ranks second in the SEC in total kills. Redshirt freshman Melia Johnson has also stepped up, opening her collegiate career with 10 or more kills in four of her first six collegiate matches.
HONORED BY THE SEC
Setter Mokihana Tufono, who turned heads in her debut season in Oxford, was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team earlier this offseason. Tufono, who started her collegiate career at UCLA, developed into one of the top setters in the conference under head coach Bre Henry, earning AVCA All-South Region honors and recording 1,173 assists. Tufono also notched 286 digs, 60.0 total blocks, 43 kills and 21 service aces.
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 her pursuit of the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 59 in her career. That stands just 10 outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer also has her sights on the same list, standing at 51 service aces across just over two seasons of action.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits ninth all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,403 and 16th across all eras, despite only playing just 34 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.
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 (3-3, 0-0 SEC) are set to match up with the Ragin' Cajuns (5-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) for the first time since 2013. The match will be televised on SECN+.
Friday's match is Greek Night, with $2.50 beer available to fans. There will also be a 50 Years of Ole Miss Volleyball commemorative patch giveaway. Fans are encouraged to wear red.
RALLY POINTS
- The Rebels open their 2025 home schedule, welcoming Louisiana to the Gillom Athletic Performance Center.
- Senior Mokihana Tufono was named to the Preseason All-SEC Team ahead of the 2025 campaign and has continued her high-level play, recording her ninth career 50-assist match in a win over Wyoming.
- The Rebels held Wofford to a -.102 hitting percentage on Aug. 31, good for the lowest total by an opponent against the Rebels since a 2009 win over Alcorn State.
- Cammy Niesen continues rank among the best liberos in the game, ranking sixth nationally on the career active digs leader list.
- Niesen now stands at 1,490 career digs, with the total ranking second all-time at Ole Miss and just 142 away from the all-time record.
- Junior Gabi Placide has made an immediate impact since coming to Oxford, ranking second in the SEC with 103 kills and second in the SEC in points with 118.0 through the first two and a half weeks of the season.
- Ole Miss and Louisiana are prepped to face each other for the 13th time since the inaugural match between the teams in 1978, with the Rebels holding a dominant 11-1 series lead. Ole Miss has claimed victory in the previous three matchups after Louisiana earned its only series win in 1997. The Rebels have swept the Ragin Cajuns 10 times, and didn't allow a set win by Louisiana until the 1997 match. In Oxford, Ole Miss holds a 4-0 record, with the remainder of the series taking place in neutral sites.
Despite a valiant rally attempt, the Rebels came up just short in a 3-2 decision at Miami on Wednesday night during the 'Showdown at the Net'. After dropping the opening two sets, the Rebels forced a fifth set behind another big night from Gabi Placide, who notched 19 kills to lead the team for the sixth-straight match, as well as some sterling defense. Despite saving multiple match points in the fifth set, the Rebels fell on the final one, 15-13.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen enters her final collegiate season with eyes on not only setting, but ultimately smashing the program's all-eras dig record. The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and stands just 142 digs away from setting a new record that is currently held by Morgan Springer.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career. Last season, Niesen led the SEC in total digs with 537, which also ranked 33rd in the nation. Niesen's digs per set stood at third in the SEC at 4.48, just marginally behind Missouri's Maya Sands (4.53) and Arkansas' recent graduate Courtney Jackson (4.49).
In fact, Niesen ranks sixth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,490.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,229
2. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,592
3. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,575
4. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,510
5. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,503
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,490
7. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,487
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,477
9. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,419
10. McKenzie Johnson, Cincinnati - 1,369
FILLING THE VOID
While the Rebels have had to replace much of their offensive attack from 2024, several newcomers have immediately stepped up. The hitters are led by transfer Gabi Placide, who surged to 103 kills and a .240 hitting percentage through the first five matches of the season and already ranks second in the SEC in total kills. Redshirt freshman Melia Johnson has also stepped up, opening her collegiate career with 10 or more kills in four of her first six collegiate matches.
HONORED BY THE SEC
Setter Mokihana Tufono, who turned heads in her debut season in Oxford, was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team earlier this offseason. Tufono, who started her collegiate career at UCLA, developed into one of the top setters in the conference under head coach Bre Henry, earning AVCA All-South Region honors and recording 1,173 assists. Tufono also notched 286 digs, 60.0 total blocks, 43 kills and 21 service aces.
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 her pursuit of the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 59 in her career. That stands just 10 outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer also has her sights on the same list, standing at 51 service aces across just over two seasons of action.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits ninth all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,403 and 16th across all eras, despite only playing just 34 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.
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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