The Indy Ignite shook off a slow start Sunday and rallied to defeat the Grand Rapids Rise, winning three straight sets for a 3-1 victory in Major League Volleyball action at the Fishers Event Center, the team’s seventh straight win.

Grand Rapids came out strong and captured the opening set, putting the Ignite briefly on their heels in front of the home crowd. But Indy quickly regained control of the match, responding by taking the next three sets to secure the win.

The victory continues a strong inaugural season for the Ignite, who have been among the league’s top teams and have turned the Fishers Event Center into a difficult place for visiting clubs to play.

After dropping the first set, the Ignite tightened their defense and became more efficient offensively, gradually wearing down the Rise. Indy’s balanced attack and improved serve-receive play helped swing the momentum, allowing the home team to dictate the pace through the final three sets.

Sunday’s match also coincided with events at the arena celebrating International Women’s Day. Before the match, Ignite President and General Manager Mary Kay Huse hosted a panel discussion featuring several Indiana women business leaders as part of the team’s community programming.

The win marked another successful outing for Indy against Grand Rapids this season. The Ignite previously defeated the Rise in four sets during an earlier meeting in Fishers.

With the victory, Indy improves its position near the top of the Major League Volleyball standings as the league moves deeper into its first season. Grand Rapids, which had played the night before, was unable to sustain its early momentum after claiming the opening set.

The Ignite will return to the court later Thursday against Orlando as the home schedule continues at the Fishers Event Center.