In a compelling showdown on September 27, 2025, the Madonna Crusaders emerged victorious in their women's conference volleyball match against the Indiana Tech Warriors, clinching a 3-1 win at Fort Wayne, Ind. The Crusaders, with a strategic performance, rebounded from a set loss to dominate the remainder of the match, effectively improving their season record to 10-5 and 5-2 in the conference.

The match kicked off with a tightly contested first set, concluding at 25-22 in favor of the Crusaders. Despite a setback in the second set where the Warriors edged out the Crusaders 25-22, Madonna's resilience shone through in the subsequent sets. The third set saw the Crusaders securing a 25-20 win, followed by a repeat of the first set score in the fourth, landing a decisive 25-22 to close the match in their favor. Notable performances included Kira Buza, who topped the charts with 16 kills and complemented her offensive prowess with 14 digs and 3 aces, while Karlee Stoll orchestrated the plays with 45 assists.

Defensively, the Crusaders were fortified by Katie Mulka, who accounted for 5 blocks, setting the tone for a robust defensive gameplay. Support came from Gwen Clifford and Kira Buza who added 4 and 3 blocks respectively. The backcourt saw Lexa Forti leading with an impressive 20 digs.

Looking ahead, the Madonna Crusaders are set to face Defiance College on October 1, 2025, in Livonia, Michigan, aiming to build on their recent triumph and further strengthen their standing in the conference.