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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Friday, October 31
Oxford, Miss.
6 PM
Ole Miss
vs
Alabama
Volleyball Welcomes Alabama for Senior Day Matchup
10/30/2025 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program wraps up a three-match home swing on Friday, welcoming Alabama to the Gillom Athletics Performance Center.
The Rebels (10-11, 2-8 SEC) will match up with the Crimson Tide (10-10, 2-8 SEC) at 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
Friday's match is the program's senior day, as the Rebels honor the careers and achievements of graduating seniors Cammy Niesen and Mokihana Tufono.
RALLY POINTS
The Rebels recorded their highest hitting percentage in SEC play this season, but fell in a 3-0 decision to No. 9 Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon in Oxford. Despite a roaring start for both teams offensively, the Aggies were able to secure a pair of late, 25-23 victories in sets one and two and would ultimately put the match away in the third set. Gabi Placide continued to lead the way, tallying 12 kills and six digs, while Keirstyn Carlton shined in the middle, hitting .778 with seven kills and three total blocks.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen made history on Sunday, smashing the program's all-eras dig record that stood for 14 years (by Morgan Springer). The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and is now poised to add to her all-time lead as SEC play continues.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career as she closes in on the all-time SEC top-10. Niesen is 23 away from entering the top-10 in conference history.
Last season, Niesen led the SEC in total digs with 537, which also ranked 33rd in the nation. This season, Niesen continues to impact the game, ranking second in the SEC in digs per set (4.27).
In fact, Niesen ranks sixth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,732.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,546
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,897
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,843
4. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,741
5. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,733
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,732
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,703
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,651
9. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,649
10. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,629
AT EASE WITH PLACIDE
Gabi Placide has become the SEC's breakout star since arriving in Oxford this season and will be a critical part of the Rebels lineup as SEC play continues.
Placide has surged to the forefront of the national rankings, ranking second in the SEC with 418.0 points and 363 kills, ranking 11th and 13th nationally, respectively. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks 11th nationally in points per set and 13th nationally in kills per set.
Her efforts earned her a mid-season addition to the AVCA's Player of the Year Watch List. Placide also recently took home SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors following back-to-back career-highs in wins over Texas Tech and UAlbany and hit over .300 for the weekend. Placide also showed off her athleticism with 22 digs and 11.0 blocks to go alongside 71 kills.
MOKI MAGIC
Setter Mokihana Tufono was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team after a dynamic junior season and has only elevated her game in year two as a Rebel. Despite some recent struggles by the Rebels, Tufono continues to be a bright spot, leading the SEC in total assists at 812 and ranking 21st nationally.
Tufono has been the catalyst for Gabi Placide's breakout campaign as a pin and has recorded three, 50-assist matches this season. Additionally, Tufono has taken strides on the defensive end, recording the first 40-assist, 20-dig match of her career at Mississippi State, exploding for 47 assists and a career-high 22 digs. Tufono's huge two seasons at Ole Miss have landed her in the top-10 all-time as a Rebel.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program over 50 years of volleyball.
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
CLIMBING THE LADDER
Several Rebels are poised to etch their names in the all-time record books in 2025 across multiple different metrics.
In addition to clinching the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 67 in her career. That stands just three outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer has moved into the rally scoring era top-10 with 70 in her career. Meyer needs just one more ace to move into a tie for ninth.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits fifth all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,985 and 10th across all eras, despite only playing just 49 matches as a Rebel.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
Ole Miss volleyball is hosting Grove Grocery can drives this season at all home matches. Bring a canned good with you to the Marketing Table and receive 100 bonus Rebel Rewards points as a thank you for giving back to the Oxford community.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
The Rebels (10-11, 2-8 SEC) will match up with the Crimson Tide (10-10, 2-8 SEC) at 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
Friday's match is the program's senior day, as the Rebels honor the careers and achievements of graduating seniors Cammy Niesen and Mokihana Tufono.
RALLY POINTS
- The Rebels wrap up a three-match home swing, welcoming Alabama to Oxford as the program celebrates senior day on Friday.
- The Rebels will honor upcoming graduates Cammy Niesen and Mokihana Tufono for senior day.
- Junior Gabi Placide continues to make a push for All-SEC honors, ranking second in the SEC in kills (362) and points (418.0). Placide was added to the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List for her efforts.
- Cammy Niesen broke the Rebels all-time digs record against Auburn, breaking a 14-year-old mark held by Morgan Springer. Niesen's attention now turns to the SEC all-time top-10, where she needs 23 to break in.
- The Rebels have shown tremendous progress in recent days, matching a season-high 11 blocks against No. 2 Texas and recording their highest hitting percentage in SEC play against No. 9 Texas A&M.
- Keirstyn Carlton's freshman campaign continues to be strong after a .778 hitting performance on Sunday. Carlton recently tallied her 100th kill and ranks fifth in the SEC in hitting percentage (.384).
- Meeting for the 80th time in the series, Ole Miss has had consistent success over Alabama in recent seasons. Although the Crimson Tide holds a 47-32 overall lead in the series, the Rebels have claimed the last six matches against Alabama, which includes three sweeps. Ole Miss has collected 13 wins over Alabama since 2014.
- In last season's close five set victory, the Rebels put up a season-high 16.5 team blocks. Payton Brgoch accounted for nine blocks on her own, with one solo, while Sasha Ratliff and Emma Ammerman added six block assists apiece.
- Senior libero Cammy Niesen earned a kill on top of 22 digs in that match. Niesen has had plenty of success against the Crimson Tide, having never lost to them. She earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors as a freshman, after she dropped 29 digs against the Tide, which was a then-career high.
The Rebels recorded their highest hitting percentage in SEC play this season, but fell in a 3-0 decision to No. 9 Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon in Oxford. Despite a roaring start for both teams offensively, the Aggies were able to secure a pair of late, 25-23 victories in sets one and two and would ultimately put the match away in the third set. Gabi Placide continued to lead the way, tallying 12 kills and six digs, while Keirstyn Carlton shined in the middle, hitting .778 with seven kills and three total blocks.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen made history on Sunday, smashing the program's all-eras dig record that stood for 14 years (by Morgan Springer). The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and is now poised to add to her all-time lead as SEC play continues.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career as she closes in on the all-time SEC top-10. Niesen is 23 away from entering the top-10 in conference history.
Last season, Niesen led the SEC in total digs with 537, which also ranked 33rd in the nation. This season, Niesen continues to impact the game, ranking second in the SEC in digs per set (4.27).
In fact, Niesen ranks sixth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,732.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,546
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,897
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,843
4. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,741
5. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,733
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,732
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,703
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,651
9. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,649
10. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,629
AT EASE WITH PLACIDE
Gabi Placide has become the SEC's breakout star since arriving in Oxford this season and will be a critical part of the Rebels lineup as SEC play continues.
Placide has surged to the forefront of the national rankings, ranking second in the SEC with 418.0 points and 363 kills, ranking 11th and 13th nationally, respectively. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks 11th nationally in points per set and 13th nationally in kills per set.
Her efforts earned her a mid-season addition to the AVCA's Player of the Year Watch List. Placide also recently took home SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors following back-to-back career-highs in wins over Texas Tech and UAlbany and hit over .300 for the weekend. Placide also showed off her athleticism with 22 digs and 11.0 blocks to go alongside 71 kills.
MOKI MAGIC
Setter Mokihana Tufono was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team after a dynamic junior season and has only elevated her game in year two as a Rebel. Despite some recent struggles by the Rebels, Tufono continues to be a bright spot, leading the SEC in total assists at 812 and ranking 21st nationally.
Tufono has been the catalyst for Gabi Placide's breakout campaign as a pin and has recorded three, 50-assist matches this season. Additionally, Tufono has taken strides on the defensive end, recording the first 40-assist, 20-dig match of her career at Mississippi State, exploding for 47 assists and a career-high 22 digs. Tufono's huge two seasons at Ole Miss have landed her in the top-10 all-time as a Rebel.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program over 50 years of volleyball.
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
CLIMBING THE LADDER
Several Rebels are poised to etch their names in the all-time record books in 2025 across multiple different metrics.
In addition to clinching the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 67 in her career. That stands just three outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer has moved into the rally scoring era top-10 with 70 in her career. Meyer needs just one more ace to move into a tie for ninth.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits fifth all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,985 and 10th across all eras, despite only playing just 49 matches as a Rebel.
Fans can continue to show support for the Rebels by joining the ACE Club. Funds from the ACE Club are a major component in helping the Ole Miss volleyball program compete at the highest level. For more information and to donate, click here.
Ole Miss volleyball is hosting Grove Grocery can drives this season at all home matches. Bring a canned good with you to the Marketing Table and receive 100 bonus Rebel Rewards points as a thank you for giving back to the Oxford community.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
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