Supernovas Fall to Indy in Blue Out

Omaha's Merritt Beason sparks late push, but league-leading Ignite hold on for sweep

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:51pm

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The Omaha Supernovas fell to the league-leading Indy Ignite 25-21, 25-19, 25-21 on Saturday afternoon at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Opposite Merritt Beason came off the bench to provide a boost for the Supernovas, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Ignite's balanced attack led by Anna DeBeer, Ashanti Tealer, and Leketor Member-Meneh.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Supernovas to 2-2 against the Ignite this season, but Omaha still leads the all-time series 5-4. The Ignite's victory keeps them atop the MLV standings as the Supernovas continue their three-match homestand.

The details

Beason totaled eight points on five kills, two blocks, and one ace in her best performance since February. Outside hitter Reagan Cooper led the Supernovas with 11 kills, while Brooke Nuneviller added 10 kills. Rookie setter Brooke Mosher dished out 32 assists and eight digs in her third career pro start. For the Ignite, DeBeer finished with a match-high 17 points, Tealer had 15 points, and Member-Meneh recorded 10 kills and one block.

  • The Supernovas continue their three-match homestand next week with a weekend doubleheader. The Novas host the Grand Rapids Rise for Volleyball After Dark next Friday, April 10, at 8 p.m. CDT before facing the Dallas Pulse on Sunday, April 12, at 4 p.m. CDT.

The players

Merritt Beason

An opposite hitter for the Omaha Supernovas who provided a spark off the bench with eight points in the loss.

Reagan Cooper

The Supernovas' outside hitter who led the team with 11 kills on a .296 hitting percentage.

Brooke Nuneviller

The Supernovas' outside hitter who recorded 10 kills on a .320 hitting percentage.

Anna DeBeer

The Indy Ignite's outside hitter who finished with a match-high 17 points on 16 kills.

Ashanti Tealer

The Indy Ignite's opposite hitter who contributed 15 points with 13 kills and one ace.

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What they’re saying

“I try to bring that [momentum] every day. I know that's a strength of mine. I think I know that's something that I can bring, and I've been resting. I didn't play on Thursday night, so I had a full tank of energy, and I knew that was something that I could bring and kind of spread around a little bit.”

— Merritt Beason, Supernovas opposite hitter

“I made sure to rely on everyone around me and keep communicating with them. They kept communicating with me and making sure that I know what I can go out there and do. Honestly, I go into every match thinking I'll play. I think that's kind of an important mindset to have. You never know what's going to happen in-game. If I'm mentally ready the whole time, nothing really changes.”

— Brooke Mosher, Supernovas rookie setter

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