Onabanjo Delivers Career Performance in Supernovas' Five-Set Loss to Dallas

Middle blocker Toyosi Onabanjo sets or ties career highs, but Omaha falls to Dallas Pulse in MLV action

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Omaha Supernovas leaned on a career performance from middle blocker Toyosi Onabanjo to force a fifth set against the Dallas Pulse, but ultimately fell 16-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-19, 11-15 in front of 9,828 fans at the CHI Health Center. Onabanjo erupted for a career-high 14 points on 10 kills with a .667 hitting percentage, also a career best. She was a force at the net with a match-high four blocks and added five digs. Outside hitter Brooke Nuneviller and opposite Emily Londot matched Onabanjo's scoring output, but it was not enough to overcome a dominant performance from Dallas' Sofia Maldonado Diaz, who recorded 31 points on 30 kills.

Why it matters

The loss ended Omaha's five-match winning streak, which was the longest in franchise history. Despite the defeat, Onabanjo's career night highlighted the Supernovas' depth and ability to compete with one of the top teams in the league. The game also showcased the rising talent in the MLV, with Maldonado Diaz delivering one of the top individual performances in league history.

The details

In three separate sets, Onabanjo set or tied career highs in points (14), kills (10), hitting percentage (.667) and blocks (4). Her .667 hitting percentage is tied for the second-highest individual mark in Supernovas franchise history, while teammate Kiara Reinhardt's .636 ranks fifth. As a team, the Supernovas hit .362 on 127 swings, the 13th time they've hit .300 or better, but only the second loss in that scenario.

  • The match took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Supernovas' next game is on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST against the Orlando Valkyries.

The players

Toyosi Onabanjo

A middle blocker for the Omaha Supernovas who delivered a career-high performance in the loss to Dallas.

Brooke Nuneviller

An outside hitter for the Omaha Supernovas who matched Onabanjo's scoring output with 14 kills.

Emily Londot

An opposite for the Omaha Supernovas who also matched Onabanjo's 14 points.

Sofia Maldonado Diaz

An outside hitter for the Dallas Pulse who delivered one of the top individual performances in MLV history with 31 points on 30 kills.

Mimi Colyer

The No. 1 overall MLV draft pick who added 17 kills for the Dallas Pulse.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Supernovas look to bounce back when they return to Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. CST to face the Orlando Valkyries (5-4) in the team's Pink Out match. The contest will be broadcast live on VICE TV and can be heard worldwide on the Supernovas Radio Network.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Onabanjo's career night highlighted the Supernovas' depth and ability to compete with one of the top teams in the league, showcasing the rising talent in the MLV.