The Indy Ignite picked up a dramatic road victory Saturday night, outlasting the Columbus Fury in a five-set battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The win improves the Ignite’s record to 2–0 early in the 2026 Major League Volleyball season.

In Columbus, the Ignite and Fury traded momentum throughout a tightly contested matchup. Indy ultimately prevailed 25-23, 24-26, 25-18, 22-25, 22-20, in a high-intensity final set that saw neither team give ground. Long rallies and clutch points defined the closing moments as the Ignite showed poise and composure under pressure.

Head coach Lauren Bertolacci praised her team’s resilience after the match, noting the intensity of the final stretch and expressing pride in how the players responded in critical moments.

Saturday’s win followed Indy’s four-set road victory over the Dallas Pulse to open the season, giving the Ignite back-to-back wins to start Bertolacci’s tenure as head coach. The strong start has provided early momentum as the team settles into the new campaign.

The match also continued a trend between the Ignite and Fury. It marked the third time the two teams have gone to five sets, with Indy emerging victorious in all three meetings. The ability to close out tight matches has quickly become a hallmark for the Ignite early in the season.

With contributions across the lineup on both offense and defense, Indy will look to build on its unbeaten start as league play continues. The Ignite are scheduled to return home Saturday, January 24, for their home opener in Fishers, where Fishers area fans will get their first chance this season to see the team in action.