Supernovas Visit Atlanta Before Returning to Omaha for Saturday's Blue out vs. Indy
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Supernovas Visit Atlanta Before Returning to Omaha for Saturday's Blue out vs. Indy

Published on April 1, 2026 under Major League Volleyball (MLV)
Omaha Supernovas News Release


Omaha Supernovas middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt
Omaha Supernovas middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt
(Omaha Supernovas)

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, open April with their first trip to Atlanta to face the Vibe in a matchup between playoff contenders before returning home to face the league-leading Indy Ignite for the team's Blue Out match and first-ever mascot reveal.

As one of two matches Atlanta will play downtown this season, the Vibe and Supernovas will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. CDT at the Georgia State Convocation Center. The match will be streamed live on the Roku Sports Channel.

Marking the start of a three-match homestand, the Supernovas return to Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center to face the Ignite for the franchise's Blue Out and first-ever mascot reveal at 3 p.m. CDT. The match will be broadcast statewide on News Channel Nebraska. Viewers outside Nebraska can watch live on the MLV YouTube Channel and the Scripps Sports Network.

Both matches can be heard worldwide on the Supernovas Radio Network, led by flagship station KCRO 660 AM.

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Match Details at Atlanta

Matchup: Omaha Supernovas (10-10) at Atlanta Vibe (8-10)

When: Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. CDT

Where: GSU Convocation Center, Atlanta, Ga.

Watch: Roku Sports Channel

Listen: Supernovas Radio Network / Supernovas App

Match Notes

Season Series: Atlanta leads 2-0; Third of four meetings, one of two in Atlanta

All-Time Series: Atlanta leads 6-4 (Feb. 26, 2026, last matchup, 3-1 Atlanta); Omaha leads 3-1 in Atlanta

Match Details vs. Indy

Matchup: Omaha Supernovas (10-10) vs. Indy Ignite (15-4)

When: Saturday, April 4 at 3 p.m. CDT

Where: Kiewit Court at CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb.

Watch: News Channel Nebraska / MLV YouTube / Scripps Sports Network

Listen: Supernovas Radio Network / Supernovas App

Match Notes

Season Series: Omaha leads 2-1; Fourth of four meetings, two of two at CHI Health Center

All-Time Series: Omaha leads 5-3 (March 14, 2026, last matchup, 3-2 Omaha); Omaha leads 2-1 at CHI Health Center

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Supernovas Latest

The Novas have been on an upswing since mid-March, winning three of their last four matches, including a thrilling five-set victory over the league-leading Indy Ignite in front of a U.S. professional volleyball record crowd of 16,838 on March 14 at the CHI Health Center.

The Supernovas, however, saw their three-match winning streak snapped last time out in a four-set road loss to the San Diego Mojo on March 25 at Viejas Arena. Novas outside hitter Sarah Parsons turned in another standout performance, tallying a match-high 18 points with 16 kills on a .333 hitting percentage and two blocks. She also collected 11 digs for her fifth double-double of the season. All-Star Emily Londot finished just behind her teammate with 17 points on 14 kills while tying the match high with three blocks and adding eight digs.

Middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt hit better than .400 for the seventh time in her rookie campaign, recording six kills with one error on 12 swings for a .417 hitting percentage. Setter Sydney Hilley dished out 44 assists and added 13 digs for her sixth double-double of 2026, while libero Elena Oglivie posted a match-high 17 digs and three assists.

Playoff Chase

With Indy and expansion franchise Dallas Pulse in comfortable postseason position, the Supernovas enter April as one of five teams vying for the final two playoff spots. Thursday's match will be crucial, as the Novas, who sit in third place, face a direct contender in Atlanta, which is one match behind Orlando for fourth place.

Scouting Atlanta

Amid a heated playoff push, the Vibe enter Thursday having lost three of their last four matches, including a five-set defeat to the Pulse in a match in which Atlanta led 2-1.

As one of the faces of MLV, the Vibe are led by 2024 MVP Leah Edmond, who once again ranks near the top of the league in offensive categories. The former Kentucky Wildcat ranks third in points per set and is one of four players averaging more than four per set (4.45). Her 278 kills and 3.92 per set also rank third in the league, while she has added 11 aces and 27 blocks, both second on the team.

One of the biggest themes of the 2026 MLV season has been injuries to middle blockers around the league, and Atlanta is no exception. Reigning Rookie of the Year Khori Louis was placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering an injury in March at San Diego. Additionally, free agent signee Ravin Colvin has not appeared in a match since Feb. 14, when she ranked among the league leaders in blocks. Former Supernovas middle blocker Phoebe Awoleye has stepped up in their place, averaging 2.36 points per set in 11 matches. She is hitting .365 on 156 attacks and has recorded 31 blocks, tied for seventh in MLV.

Scouting Indy

The Ignite have been the class of the league so far in the 2026 MLV season, but they have hit a slight skid after opening with the best start in league history at 14-2. Like the Vibe, Indy has lost two of its last three matches, including a five-set defeat at Omaha on March 14 and a four-set road loss to Grand Rapids on March 25.

Similarly, the Ignite have suffered major injuries to their two starting middle blockers in All-Stars Blake Mohler and Lydia Martyn. Both ranked among the league's top 10 in hitting percentage and blocks. Mohler was placed on season-ending injured reserve on March 21, while Martyn has not played since the March 14 loss to the Supernovas.

The Ignite are well-balanced offensively with outside hitter Leketor Member-Meneh (214 points), opposite Azhani Tealer (202) and outside hitter Anna DeBeer (195). Elena Scott is also one of the top liberos in the league, averaging 3.57 digs per set while serving as one of MLV's best passers. Dynamic second-year setter Mia Tuaniga runs one of the fastest offenses in the league and is one of two setters averaging more than 11 assists per set, with her 11.46 mark ranking second overall. She is also tied for third in MLV with 17 aces, matching teammate DeBeer.

While Indy leads the league, the Supernovas have been a thorn in its side, as two of the Ignite's four losses have come against Omaha - a four-set loss in Indy on Jan. 24 and a five-set defeat at CHI Health Center Omaha on March 14.

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THE PARSONS POWER SURGE

Veteran outside hitter Sarah Parsons has started in 10 of her 17 match appearances this season and has played like one of the top attackers in MLV when penciled into the starting lineup. The former AVCA Player of the Year averages 4.42 points, 3.79 kills and 2.79 digs per set in her 10 starts. If you only counted those, she would rank inside the top five in points and kills per set.

Her firepower has been on display over her last four matches, putting down a match-high 15 kills and team-leading 19 digs versus Grand Rapids on March 7.

She followed up by tallying her fifth double-double of the season with an 18-kill, 12-dig outing that also included a block and season-high .441 hitting percentage. Her 18 kills set a Supernovas three-set record for most terminations in a match, surpassing Parsons' previous record of 17 kills against San Diego in the season opener on Jan. 8.

Parsons registered a match-high 21 points to help the Supernovas outlast the league-leading Indy Ignite in a five-set battle on March 14. She logged 19 kills and two blocks with four digs across the five sets. She then added nine kills, two blocks and 12 digs in the Novas' third straight win with a sweep of Grand Rapids on March 20.

In her last match at San Diego on March 25, Parsons racked up a team-high 18 points, including 16 kills on a .333 hitting percentage and two blocks. In adding 11 digs, she finished with her fifth double-double of the season.

*Stats are from Parsons' 42 sets in her 11 starts this season

Category Total Per Set League Rank

Points 186 4.43 4th

Kills 160 3.81 4th

Hitting % 459 Attacks 259 -

Service Aces 5 0.12 -

Blocks 21 0.50 -

Digs 117 2.79 -

NUNEVILLER, LONDOT DELIVER AT 2026 MLV ALL-STAR MATCH

The Omaha Supernovas' star pair of Brooke Nuneviller and Emily Londot shined in the 2026 MLV All-Star Match on March 28 at Addition Financial Arena as Team Meskie defeated Team Launiere 2-1 in front of a national audience on CBS.

As part of the winning Team Meskie, Londot recorded six points on five kills and one block, adding four digs. The bulk of her production came in the second set, as the second-year opposite, selected by the Supernovas with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 MLV Draft, delivered four kills on a .300 hitting percentage along with all four of her digs.

Nuneviller, who started the final two sets for Team Launiere, finished with five kills and six digs.

A total of 5,380 fans, a lower-bowl sellout that marked the arena's largest pro volleyball crowd, witnessed the second annual showcase of MLV's top players.

LEAO IGNITES NOVAS BLOCK

Third-year pro middle blocker Janice Leao has spearheaded the resurgence of the Supernovas' block since re-entering the starting lineup on March 10 at Columbus.

Leao has helped Omaha to three straight wins, including snapping a franchise-long six-match losing streak with a sweep of Columbus. She recorded six kills on eight swings (.620) with one block in that match.

That performance set the stage for the best outing of her MLV career, as she set a franchise record with eight blocks while adding five kills on a .357 hitting percentage, tying a career high with 14 points.

The Miami (Fla.) product put up one of 13 matches in MLV history with eight or more blocks, and just the third such performance this season. Leao now accounts for two of those 13 outings.

She previously recorded eight blocks and tied a career-high 14 points as a member of the Fury against the Novas on April 25 last season.

Leao has also proven to be a late-season standout in her MLV career. Seven of her top nine point-producing matches have come in March or later, including five in April alone.

Blocks Player Opponent Date

11 Lydia Martyn (IND) Columbus Jan. 17, 2026

10 Ali Bastianelli (SD) Grand Rapids May 4, 2024

9 Ali Bastianelli (GR) Indy April 19, 2025

9 Ali Bastianelli (GR) Indy April 12, 2025

8 Alyssa Jensen (GR) Dallas March 18, 2026

8 Janice Leao Indy March 14, 2026

8 Azhani Tealer (IND) San Diego April 27, 2025

8 Janice Leao (COL) Omaha April 25, 2025

8 Ronika Stone (SD) Omaha April 12, 2025

8 Azhani Tealer (IND) San Diego Jan. 24, 2025

8 Layne Van Buskirk (VG) Omaha Jan. 17, 2025

8 Azhani Tealer (ORL) Vegas May 1, 2024

8 Molly McCage (VG) Omaha Feb. 7, 2025

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Omaha Supernovas middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt
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