The Indy Ignite opened their second Major League Volleyball season with a 3–1 victory over the Dallas Pulse on Saturday night at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.

Indy claimed the match with set scores of 25–27, 27–25, 26–24 and 25–20. The contest marked the inaugural game for the Dallas Pulse franchise and featured a tightly contested opening three sets that each went beyond regulation.

Dallas took the first set 27–25, earning the Pulse their first-ever professional set win. The Pulse rallied late after trailing 23–19, closing the set on an 8–2 run to seize the early momentum.

The Ignite responded in the second set, overcoming a 19–14 deficit to even the match. Indy forced extra points and closed out the set 27–25, with newcomers Kayla Lund and Cara Cresse scoring the final points to swing the match back in Indy’s favor.

The third set followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to build a sustained lead. After multiple ties late, Leketor Member-Meneh delivered a decisive kill to give the Ignite a 26–24 win and a 2–1 advantage in the match.

Indy took control in the fourth set, using a 7–1 run midway through to create separation. The Ignite maintained that edge down the stretch, closing out the set 25–20 to secure the season-opening victory.

The win marked a successful debut for Indy head coach Lauren Bertolacci, who took over the program ahead of the 2026 season.

The Ignite will continue their season on the road, at Columbus and Orlando, before returning home for their home opener against Omaha at the Fishers Event Center on January 24.