The Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats won their third consecutive Red Banner on Tuesday night in the Tyson Events Center against the Northwestern Red Raiders of Orange City in four sets (25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-19).
The 2025 championship was a rematch of the 2023 title match, in which Indiana Wesleyan won its first title, and Northwestern made its first championship appearance.
They also met earlier this season on August 20, when Northwestern traveled to Indiana Wesleyan and the Wildcats won the match in four sets.
With the win, IWU joins an elite group with three other teams, Fresno Pacific of California, Brigham Young-Hawaii, and Hawaii-Hilo, that also have won three consecutive titles.
All-Tournament Team
Eve Fountain, Bellevue (Neb.)
Ashley Keck, Concordia (Neb.)
Ella Waters, Concordia (Neb.)
Makayla Rginski, Corban (Ore.)
Kiera Vaughn, Eastern Oregon
Brooke Womack, Eastern Oregon
Eva Joldersma, Indiana Wesleyan
Shae Williams, Indiana Wesleyan
Marissa Mullens, Indiana Wesleyan
Enya Fierens, McPherson (Kan.)
Gabi Jakubowska, Missouri Baptist
Zavyr Metzger, Northwestern (Iowa)
Stella Winterfeld, Northwestern (Iowa)
Bella Thompson, Providence (Mont.)
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Setter of the Tournament: Bella Thompson, Providence (Mont.)
Defender of the Tournament: Zavyr Metzger, Northwestern (Iowa)
Attacker of the Tournament: Stella Winterfeld, Northwestern (Iowa)
Tournament MVP: Eva Joldersma, Indiana Wesleyan
Coach of the Tournament: Candace Moats, Indiana Wesleyan
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