Former Louisville Volleyball Stars Face Off in Major League Volleyball

Three ex-Cardinals play for Indy Ignite, taking on another former teammate on the Atlanta Vibe this Sunday.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:39am

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A fragmented, multi-angled painting depicting a volleyball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, conveying the raw athleticism and competitive nature of the sport.The geometric, cubist-inspired illustration captures the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the matchup between former Louisville volleyball stars in the Major League Volleyball league.Fishers Today

Three former University of Louisville volleyball stars - Anna DeBeer, Elena Scott, and Cara Cresse - will be playing for the Indy Ignite as they host the Atlanta Vibe, featuring another ex-Cardinal, Aiko Jones, in a Major League Volleyball match this Sunday in Fishers, Indiana. Former UofL player Tori Dilfer Stringer, who recently had a baby, is working with the Ignite's community engagement team.

Why it matters

Major League Volleyball is the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, providing opportunities for top collegiate players to continue their careers. The matchup between these former Louisville teammates showcases the growing popularity and talent level of the league.

The details

The Indy Ignite, featuring DeBeer, Scott, and Cresse, will host the Atlanta Vibe, led by Jones, on Sunday, April 10th at 3 p.m. at the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana. Tori Dilfer Stringer, another former Louisville star, is working with the Ignite's community engagement team this season after recently giving birth.

  • The match will take place on Sunday, April 10, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Anna DeBeer

A former volleyball player for the University of Louisville.

Elena Scott

A former volleyball player for the University of Louisville.

Cara Cresse

A former volleyball player for the University of Louisville.

Aiko Jones

A former volleyball player for the University of Louisville, now playing for the Atlanta Vibe.

Tori Dilfer Stringer

A former volleyball player for the University of Louisville, now working with the Indy Ignite's community engagement team after recently giving birth.

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What they’re saying

“So I think if you're a little girl out there, come see a game. You're not limited anymore. You're not. It doesn't have to just be college and then maybe go overseas somewhere random and not see your family for nine months. You can stay home and do it. I really think it's only growing. We have three expansion teams next year. We're only going to continue to grow and grow and grow.”

— Tori Dilfer Stringer, Former UofL player

The takeaway

The matchup between these former Louisville volleyball stars in the Major League Volleyball league showcases the growing opportunities for top collegiate players to continue their careers professionally in the United States, providing inspiration for the next generation of young athletes.