ATLANTA, Georgia — March 28, 2026 — LOVB Atlanta secured its postseason berth in dominant fashion Saturday, sweeping LOVB Madison (25–20, 25–20, 25–23) at McCamish Pavilion.
With the win, Atlanta advanced to 10-8 and in sole possession of second place in the League One Volleyball standings. While they can finish in a four-way tie for second place, they own the tiebreaker with each of the four teams they’d be tied with and cannot fall to No. 5 in the league standings.
Only the top four teams advance to the postseason, which begins with the LOVB Playoffs held April 10-12 in Louisville. Kentucky.
Both Atlanta and Madison opened the match with high energy, trading points early. Atlanta maintained a more efficient offensive rhythm, hitting 51% in the frame compared to Madison’s 25%. McKenzie Adams led the charge with 10 points in the first, more than half of her match total of 19.
Atlanta carried that momentum into the second set, controlling the pace and limiting Madison’s opportunities to take over to take a 2–0 match lead. Madison came out strong in the third set, jumping ahead early while Atlanta struggled to find its rhythm. The home team responded with an 8–3 run midway through the set to even the score and regain control. Riding that momentum, Atlanta finished with a 25–23 win to complete the sweep.
“All gas, no breaks,” said setter Rachel Fairbanks. “Gaining momentum going into the playoffs, we want to be peaking at the right time, playing our best volleyball…and I think tonight that’s what we did.”
Adams led the team with 19 points, including 15 kills on a blistering .667 attack efficiency, three blocks, one ace and 12 digs. Middle blocker Magdalena Jehlárová followed with 12 points: seven kills, five blocks. Opposite Ivonee Montaño added 10 kills and an ace for 11 total points.
LOVB Atlanta will travel to Wisconsin for a rematch against LOVB Madison on Thursday, April 2, at 8 p.m. Eastern at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center. Fans can watch the match live on ESPN
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