The Indy Ignite continued their strong start to the season Friday night, defeating the Grand Rapids Rise 3–1 at the Fishers Event Center in Major League Volleyball action.

Playing before an energetic home crowd, the Ignite controlled much of the match and closed out their homestand with set scores of 25–18, 18–25, 25–17 and 25–22. The victory capped a successful stretch at home and improved Indy’s record to 6–1 on the season.

Indy set the tone early, using a balanced offensive attack and steady defense to take the opening set. After Grand Rapids responded in the second, the Ignite regrouped and took control in the third, building momentum that carried into a tightly contested fourth set.

Opposite hitter Azhani Tealer led the Ignite with 18 points, while Indy received contributions across the lineup as every starter reached double figures. The Ignite were efficient at the net and capitalized on transition opportunities, limiting Grand Rapids’ chances to mount a late rally.

Defensively, Indy applied consistent pressure, disrupting the Rise’s offense and forcing key errors at critical moments. That effort proved especially important in the final set, when the Ignite held off multiple Grand Rapids runs to secure the win.

The match marked the final game of a four-game homestand at the Fishers Event Center, where the Ignite have quickly established themselves as one of the league’s strongest home teams.

With the victory, Indy remains near the top of the Major League Volleyball standings and carries momentum into an upcoming road stretch. The Ignite are scheduled to return to Fishers later in the season as they continue their push toward the league’s postseason.