Indy Ignite become first MLV team to clinch playoff berth with road win at San Diego

The Ignite rallied from two sets down to defeat the San Diego Mojo in five sets and secure a postseason spot.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:21pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in vibrant colors, breaking down the intense five-set volleyball match between the Indy Ignite and San Diego Mojo into sharp, overlapping geometric planes.The Indy Ignite's thrilling comeback win over the San Diego Mojo showcases the team's championship pedigree as they clinch a playoff berth.Frisco Today

The Indy Ignite earned a playoff spot after a thrilling comeback against the San Diego Mojo. Indy rallied from two sets down to defeat San Diego in five sets, 25-20, 19-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-9, improving to 17-4 on the season and becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship.

Why it matters

The playoff berth is the second straight for the Ignite franchise, and they are guaranteed to be one of the four teams advancing to the league championship event in Frisco, Texas. This win showcases the Ignite's resilience and depth, as they had to overcome key injuries to secure the victory.

The details

After taking the opening set, the Ignite dropped the next two before regrouping in the fourth set. Indy then opened the decisive fifth set with a 6-0 run and closed out the match. Azhani Tealer led the Ignite attack with 22 kills, while Kayla Lund added 14 kills and a season-high 26 digs. Setter Mia Tuaniga filled the stat sheet with 56 assists, 16 digs, six kills and two service aces in the fifth set.

  • The Ignite's next match is Sunday at Fishers Event Center against the Atlanta Vibe, with first serve set for 3 p.m. ET.

The players

Indy Ignite

The Indy Ignite are a professional volleyball team competing in the Major League Volleyball (MLV) league.

San Diego Mojo

The San Diego Mojo are the Ignite's opponent, a professional volleyball team also competing in the MLV league.

Azhani Tealer

The Ignite's leading scorer, recording 22 kills in the victory.

Kayla Lund

The Ignite's outside hitter, who added 14 kills and a season-high 26 digs.

Mia Tuaniga

The Ignite's setter, who filled the stat sheet with 56 assists, 16 digs, six kills and two service aces in the fifth set.

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What’s next

The Ignite remain in first place and now turn their attention to postseason seeding. Their next match is Sunday at Fishers Event Center against the Atlanta Vibe, with first serve set for 3 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the Ignite's resilience and depth, as they were able to overcome key injuries to clinch a playoff berth. The team's experience and ability to rally from a two-set deficit highlight their championship pedigree as they look ahead to the postseason.