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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, September 28
Norman, Okla.
12 PM
Ole Miss
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Oklahoma
Volleyball Completes SEC Road Swing at Oklahoma
9/27/2025 | Volleyball
NORMAN, Okla. – The Ole Miss volleyball program wraps up an SEC opening road swing, traveling to Norman, Okla., to face Oklahoma on Sunday at 12 p.m. CT.
The Rebels (8-4, 0-1 SEC) will match up with the Sooners (9-2, 1-0 SEC) in a pivotal early-season clash that will be televised on the SEC Network.
RALLY POINTS
The Rebels dropped a nailbiter to Arkansas, 3-2, to open up SEC play on Friday night in Fayetteville. Despite rallying to force a fifth set, Arkansas managed to earn a 15-9 victory in the decisive frame. Gabi Placde led the team with 16 kills, while the middles shined. Tessa Jones notched a season-high 11 kills on .529 hitting, while Keirstyn Carlton added a career-high 10 kills and added five blocks on .588 hitting.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen enters her final collegiate season with eyes on not only setting, but ultimately smashing the program's all-eras dig record. The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and stands just 43 digs away from setting a new record that is currently held by Morgan Springer.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career. 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 third in the SEC in digs per set (4.22).
In fact, Niesen ranks seventh in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,589.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,350
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,716
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,681
4. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,611
5. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,591
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,589
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,577
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,549
9. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,511
10. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,509
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 begins.
Placide has surged to the forefront of the national rankings, leading the SEC with 223.5 points and ranking 16th nationally. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks ninth nationally in points per set and ranks in the top-20 in the nation in kills (194) and kills per set (4.73).
Placide 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.
FILLING THE VOID
While the Rebels have had to replace much of their offensive attack from 2024, several newcomers have immediately stepped up. They are led by transfer Gabi Placide, who surged to 210 kills and a .251 hitting percentage through her first 12 matches and already ranks second in the SEC and 19th nationally in total kills. Redshirt freshman Melia Johnson has also shined, opening her college career with 10 or more kills in four of her first seven matches.
HONORED BY THE SEC
Setter Mokihana Tufono, who turned heads in her debut season in Oxford, was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team earlier this offseason. Tufono, who started her collegiate career at UCLA, developed into one of the top setters in the conference under head coach Bre Henry, earning AVCA All-South Region honors and recording 1,173 assists in 2024. Tufono also notched 286 digs, 60.0 total blocks, 43 kills and 21 service aces.
This season, Tufono continues to excel, ranking 12th in the nation in assists per set at 10.61 and has tallied two 50-assist matches. Her recent play earned a spot in the NCAA's 'Rotation of the 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 her pursuit of the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 66 in her career. That stands just three outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer also has her sights on the same list, standing at 59 service aces and is just 10 away from the top-10 across just over two seasons of action.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits seventh all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,655 and 14th across all eras, despite only playing just 40 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.
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 (8-4, 0-1 SEC) will match up with the Sooners (9-2, 1-0 SEC) in a pivotal early-season clash that will be televised on the SEC Network.
RALLY POINTS
- The Rebels seek a bounce-back performance in their first trip to Oklahoma since the Sooners joined the SEC.
- The Rebel freshmen and redshirt freshmen have stepped up in their first collegiate action, accounting for 181 of the team's 590 kills (30.7 percent).
- The Rebels are seeking the program's first ever win in Norman and the first in a brief all-time series against the Sooners.
- Ole Miss remains undefeated when hitting over .250 this season. All four losses have come when the team falls under the threshold.
- Niesen now stands at 1,589 career digs, with the total ranking second all-time at Ole Miss and just 43 away from the all-time record.
- Junior Gabi Placide has made an immediate impact since coming to Oxford, ranking second in the SEC with 210 kills and leading the SEC in points with 223.5 through the first few weeks of the season.
- For only the fourth time in its history, Ole Miss will share a court with Oklahoma. It's also the first time the Rebels travel to Norman to face the Sooners as SEC opponents.
- The Rebels are looking for their first win in the series, with the Sooners holding a 3-0 advantage overall. Last season, fell in nailbiting fashion in a 5-setter at home. Shayla Meyer recorded her third career 20-kill match on a .267 clip, while she added 11 digs for a double-double. Mokihana Tufono had her fifth 50-plus assist match of the season with 53 as Sasha Ratliff tied her own school record for most block solos in a single match with five.
The Rebels dropped a nailbiter to Arkansas, 3-2, to open up SEC play on Friday night in Fayetteville. Despite rallying to force a fifth set, Arkansas managed to earn a 15-9 victory in the decisive frame. Gabi Placde led the team with 16 kills, while the middles shined. Tessa Jones notched a season-high 11 kills on .529 hitting, while Keirstyn Carlton added a career-high 10 kills and added five blocks on .588 hitting.
CAN YOU DIG IT?
Senior libero Cammy Niesen enters her final collegiate season with eyes on not only setting, but ultimately smashing the program's all-eras dig record. The 2024 SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year has been a model of consistency her entire career and stands just 43 digs away from setting a new record that is currently held by Morgan Springer.
Niesen has quietly emerged as one of the best liberos in the SEC over her dynamic career. 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 third in the SEC in digs per set (4.22).
In fact, Niesen ranks seventh in the NCAA on the active digs leaderboard with 1,589.
Active Leaders
1. Emma Hickey, Valparaiso - 2,350
2. Maya Sands, Missouri - 1,716
3. Lauren Lindseth, Montana State - 1,681
4. Emma Farrell, Wake Forest - 1,611
5. Campbell Jensen, UC Irvine - 1,591
6. Cammy Niesen, Ole Miss - 1,589
7. LonDynn Betts, West Virginia - 1,577
8. Ella Voegele, St. Thomas - 1,549
9. Breanna Mitchell, Boise State - 1,511
10. Kamryn Farris, South Dakota - 1,509
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 begins.
Placide has surged to the forefront of the national rankings, leading the SEC with 223.5 points and ranking 16th nationally. The Centennial, Colo., native also ranks ninth nationally in points per set and ranks in the top-20 in the nation in kills (194) and kills per set (4.73).
Placide 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.
FILLING THE VOID
While the Rebels have had to replace much of their offensive attack from 2024, several newcomers have immediately stepped up. They are led by transfer Gabi Placide, who surged to 210 kills and a .251 hitting percentage through her first 12 matches and already ranks second in the SEC and 19th nationally in total kills. Redshirt freshman Melia Johnson has also shined, opening her college career with 10 or more kills in four of her first seven matches.
HONORED BY THE SEC
Setter Mokihana Tufono, who turned heads in her debut season in Oxford, was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team earlier this offseason. Tufono, who started her collegiate career at UCLA, developed into one of the top setters in the conference under head coach Bre Henry, earning AVCA All-South Region honors and recording 1,173 assists in 2024. Tufono also notched 286 digs, 60.0 total blocks, 43 kills and 21 service aces.
This season, Tufono continues to excel, ranking 12th in the nation in assists per set at 10.61 and has tallied two 50-assist matches. Her recent play earned a spot in the NCAA's 'Rotation of the 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 her pursuit of the all-eras digs record at Ole Miss, Cammy Niesen is also poised to enter the top-10 all-time in service aces, with 66 in her career. That stands just three outside the rally scoring era's top-10. Shayla Meyer also has her sights on the same list, standing at 59 service aces and is just 10 away from the top-10 across just over two seasons of action.
Mokihana Tufono continues her rapid ascent of the assists charts in her short time at Ole Miss. Tufono currently sits seventh all-time in the rally scoring era with 1,655 and 14th across all eras, despite only playing just 40 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.
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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