The University of Mississippi Athletics
Friday, November 7
Athens, Ga.
6 PM
Ole Miss
at
Georgia
Volleyball Continues Road Swing at Georgia
11/6/2025 | Volleyball
ATHENS, Ga. – The Ole Miss volleyball program is back in action this weekend, traveling to Athens, Ga., and the Stegeman Coliseum to face Georgia.
The Rebels (11-12, 3-9 SEC) will continue the fight for SEC Tournament positioning against the Bulldogs (15-7, 7-5 SEC) on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
RALLY POINTS
Despite one of the best offensive performances of the season in SEC play, the Ole Miss volleyball droped a five-set heartbreaker at LSU on Sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge. The Rebels were led by a career-high 21 kills from Melia Johnson, who hit a sizzling .432 on the day. Gabi Placide (19 kills, 14 digs), Shayla Meyer (17 kills, 12 digs) and Mokihana Tufono (56 assists, 12 digs) all added double-doubles, with Tufono notching a season-high in assists. The Rebels secured a match point opportunity in the fourth set, but were unable convert and ultimately dropped the fifth set in a narrow 15-13 decision.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen has made history all-season 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 and has now entered the SEC top-10 all-time. Niesen is 37 digs away from sole possession of ninth all-time.
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 (4.16).
In fact, Niesen ranks fifth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,765.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,586
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,923
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,885
4. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,777
5. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,765
6. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,756
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,729
8. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,685
9. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,681
10. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,652
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 472.5 points and second with 409 kills, while ranking 10th nationally in each. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks ninth nationally in points per set and 14th 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. Placide has carried that play into SEC action, recording a career-high 28 kills in a win over Alabama.
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 914 and ranking 16th nationally.
Tufono has been the catalyst for Gabi Placide's breakout campaign as a pin and has recorded four, 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 added to that with a second 40-20 performance in a victory over Alabama last week.
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 68 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 71 in her career. Meyer needs just one more ace for sole possession of 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 2,087 and ninth across all eras, despite only playing just 51 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 (11-12, 3-9 SEC) will continue the fight for SEC Tournament positioning against the Bulldogs (15-7, 7-5 SEC) on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
RALLY POINTS
- The Rebels continue the three-match road swing with a stop at Georgia on Friday night.
- The Rebels are seeking to snap a five-match skid against the Bulldogs, but each match has been extremely competitive, with each of the last eight meetings going four or more sets.
- Junior Gabi Placide continues to make a push for All-SEC honors, ranking second in the SEC in kills (409) and second in points (472.5). Placide was added to the AVCA Player of the Year Watch List for her efforts.
- Cammy Niesen, the program's all-time digs leader entered the top-10 in SEC history at LSU and continue her climb up the leaderboad, needing 37 digs for sole possession of ninth all-time.
- The Rebel blockers are finding their stride, with 11 blocks each in three of the last five matches after previously not reaching the mark in any prior SEC match this season.
- Keirstyn Carlton continues to have a dynamic freshman campaign. Carlton recently tallied her 100th kill and ranks third in the SEC in hitting percentage (.387).
- Ole Miss and Georgia are set to face off on the volleyball court for the 76th time, with the Bulldogs leading the overall series, 52-23. Ole Miss last beat Georgia in 2021, in a 3-1 match in Oxford. The Bulldogs currently hold a five-match winning streak.
- Despite the all-time ledger, the Rebels and Bulldogs have had an extremely tight series of battles in recent years, with no shutouts for either side since 2019. In addition, five of the last eight matches have gone to five sets. However, the Rebels have not won in Athens since 2016.
- In last season's bout with the Bulldogs, two Rebels recorded 20 kills in Georgia's 3-1 victory. One of them was Shayla Meyer, whose .271 attack clip was the second-highest among all competitors on the court that day.
Despite one of the best offensive performances of the season in SEC play, the Ole Miss volleyball droped a five-set heartbreaker at LSU on Sunday afternoon in Baton Rouge. The Rebels were led by a career-high 21 kills from Melia Johnson, who hit a sizzling .432 on the day. Gabi Placide (19 kills, 14 digs), Shayla Meyer (17 kills, 12 digs) and Mokihana Tufono (56 assists, 12 digs) all added double-doubles, with Tufono notching a season-high in assists. The Rebels secured a match point opportunity in the fourth set, but were unable convert and ultimately dropped the fifth set in a narrow 15-13 decision.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen has made history all-season 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 and has now entered the SEC top-10 all-time. Niesen is 37 digs away from sole possession of ninth all-time.
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 (4.16).
In fact, Niesen ranks fifth in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,765.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,586
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,923
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,885
4. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,777
5. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,765
6. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,756
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,729
8. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,685
9. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,681
10. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,652
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 472.5 points and second with 409 kills, while ranking 10th nationally in each. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks ninth nationally in points per set and 14th 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. Placide has carried that play into SEC action, recording a career-high 28 kills in a win over Alabama.
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 914 and ranking 16th nationally.
Tufono has been the catalyst for Gabi Placide's breakout campaign as a pin and has recorded four, 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 added to that with a second 40-20 performance in a victory over Alabama last week.
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 68 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 71 in her career. Meyer needs just one more ace for sole possession of 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 2,087 and ninth across all eras, despite only playing just 51 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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