IU Northwest Sweeps Olivet Nazarene in Gary
The RedHawks secured a dominant three-set victory during a charity event in Gary.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Volleyball
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Indiana University Northwest defeated Olivet Nazarene 3-0 in a volleyball match held at the Savannah Center. The win marks the second conference loss of the season for the Tigers.
Why it matters
The victory improves the RedHawks to a 15-7 overall record as they maintain a strong 10-4 standing in CCAC play. The match also served as a fundraiser for the SideOut Foundation on Dig Pink Night.
The match ended in a 3-0 sweep with individual set scores of 25-15, 25-20, and 25-20. Key performance metrics included Gabi Lilovich with 16 assists and 12 total points from Lintner.
The players
Indiana University Northwest
This is a public university located in Gary that competes as the RedHawks in collegiate athletics.
Olivet Nazarene
This is a private Christian university that competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Gabi Lilovich
She is a student-athlete for the RedHawks who led a significant scoring run during the match.
Raniyah Preston
She is a member of the volleyball team who contributed 10 consecutive points on serve.
SideOut Foundation
This organization manages the Dig Pink initiative to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
The details
Indiana University Northwest dominated the court with key contributions, including an 8-0 scoring run led by Gabi Lilovich in the first set. Raniyah Preston further fueled the momentum by scoring 10 consecutive points on serve during the second set.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The match between IU Northwest and Olivet Nazarene took place.
October 22, 2026: The RedHawks are scheduled to play Mount Mary University in Milwaukee.
The Big Picture
The match was held as part of the SideOut Foundation's Dig Pink initiative to support breast cancer awareness in collegiate athletics. This event followed the established pattern set by Dig Pink matches held across many collegiate volleyball programs.
The win solidifies the RedHawks' position in the CCAC standings as they push toward postseason qualification. With a 10-4 conference record, the team maintains competitive pressure on league leaders.
The takeaway
The RedHawks showcased strong momentum behind critical individual scoring runs that could prove pivotal in future conference matchups. Fans and students can track team progress as they prepare for their upcoming road contest in Milwaukee.
What happens next
Indiana University Northwest is scheduled to travel to Milwaukee to face Mount Mary University on October 22, 2026.
Further reading
Find more updates on the season in the Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nwitimes.
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