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 Supernovas Snap Historic Skid at Indy Behind Cooper, Reinhardt

FISHERS, Indiana, January 24, 2026.-  The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, came alive with a new addition to the starting lineup, leaning on the offensive firepower from Reagan Cooper and the block defense from rookie Kiara Reinhardt to end the franchise’s historic three-match losing streak by taking down the previously unbeaten Indy Ignite (3-1) in a 23-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-23 four-set win Saturday night at Fishers Event Center in front of 5,706.

Having appeared for only one rally so far this season, Cooper exploded in her first extended action of the 2026 campaign, matching her Supernovas career high with 19 points by putting down 17 kills on a staggering .429 hitting percentage while adding six digs, one block and one ace. Brooke Nuneviller equaled her teammate in a pin-hitting showcase for Omaha (3-3) as the reigning Outside Hitter of the Year collected 18 kills on a .436 clip with 10 digs and one block.

Reinhardt had her breakout match, pouring in 13 points off six kills, one ace and a match-leading six stuffs to spark an Omaha block party. The Supernovas tallied 16 blocks in the four sets as middle blocker Toyosi Onabanjo followed Reinhardt with four rejections while setter Sydney Hilley blocked three Indy attacks.

Hilley dished out 38 assists and five digs, but her trio of blocks and kills displayed her impact at the net. Opposite Emily Londot was the third attacker to reach double-figure kills as the second-year pro produced 10 kills on a .290 hitting percentage. She also recorded seven digs, two assists and a solo block. Libero Morgan Hentz finished with a match-high 16 digs and a lone assist.

Despite passing at a season-low 35 percent positive, the Supernovas thrived in out-of-system rallies as they powered their way to a .362 clip on 127 swings with 54 kills and only eight errors. Omaha ended the contest with 47 assists, 44 digs and three aces.

The fast-paced offense of the Ignite hit .211 in the match but slugged their way to 27 hitting errors alongside four blocks, one ace, 57 digs and 54 assists. Indy also had three players reach double digits with 2025 All-League First Team opposite Azhani Tealer leading the trio with 16. Outside hitter Leketor Member-Meneh added 12 kills and Anna DeBeer compiled 11.

The Supernovas make their way back home and return to action Friday, Jan. 30, to play on Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center to face the San Diego Mojo at 7 p.m. CST. Nebraska Public Media will broadcast the match statewide and can also be heard on the Supernovas Radio Network, headlined by flagship station KCRO 660 AM.

Key Notes

  • The Supernovas remain undefeated at the Fishers Event Center (3-0).

  •  Cooper’s 19 points tie a Supernovas career record, which last occurred Jan. 12, 2025, at Grand Rapids. Similar to Saturday, that match also marked her second appearance of the season.

  • Nuneviller and Cooper were unstoppable Saturday night, combining for 35 of the team’s 54 kills while hitting .432 on 74 swings with only three errors.

  •  Rooke setter Brooke Mosher fired in her first career ace to give Omaha its advantage at any point in the night with a 19-11 lead in the third set. 

  • The Supernovas’ 16 blocks set a new four-set franchise record, besting the previous total of 14 against Orlando on April 5, 2025.

  • Going into the weekend, Omaha had collected 30 blocks across four matches. They combined for 26 in the two matches against Columbus and Indy.

  • Reinhardt’s six blocks tie the four-set individual franchise record. She joins former Supernovas Kaitlyn Hord and Hristina Vuchkova in reaching the milestone.

  • The team’s .362 hitting percentage is the second-highest in team history, falling just short of the .373 clip recorded against the San Diego Mojo on Feb. 3, 2024.

  •  Fifteen service errors committed by the Supernovas equal the franchise record set last year against San Diego on Jan. 19.