Second-place LOVB Austin handed top-ranked LOVB Madison its first loss of the season with a five-set away win, leaving League One Volleyball without an undefeated team. 

The 2025 champions prevailed 25-22, 21-25, 23-25, 25-12, 15-9, closing strong in the final two sets behind Player of the Match Madisen Skinner.

Austin took the opening set with steady offense before Madison evened the match in the second, capitalizing on errors and balanced setting from Lauren Carlini. Madison then edged the third set to take a 2–1 lead despite a late Austin push.

The visitors dominated the fourth set with an 11–2 start and four service aces, forcing a decisive fifth. The final set remained tight early, but Austin gained control through strong net play, a key block from Asjia O’Neal and Carli Lloyd, and an Logan Eggleston ace. A Madison service error ended the match.

Skinner led all scorers with 27 points on 24 kills and six digs. Eggleston added 15 kills, four aces, and 14 digs, while O’Neal contributed five blocks and six kills in the win.

Photos: League One Volleyball