Creighton volleyball (26-5) survives its first round NCAA Tournament matchup with Northern Colorado, winning in five sets to advance to Friday's second round tilt with Northern Iowa.
The Bluejays' Ava Martin matched a career-best with 30 kills, tying the Creighton postseason record for kills in a match with Norah Sis' effort against Auburn in 2022.
Creighton Bluejays get introduced during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Ava Martin (8) hits through defenders during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Jaya Johnson (6) loads up to hit during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Eloise Brandewie (10) tips the ball during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Sydney Breissinger (24) bumps the ball during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay head coach Brian Rosen questions a call during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Annalea Maeder (17) smiles during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Annalea Maeder (17) dives for the ball during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Kiara Reinhardt (5) cheers after a kill during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejays celebrate a point during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Ava Martin (8) waits to serve during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Abbey Hayes (2) waits to serve during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay head coach Brian Rosen calls a timeout during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Ava Martin (8) celebrates a crucial point during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Eloise Brandewie (10) hits the ball over a defender during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Kiara Reinhardt (5) jumps for the ball during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay fans stand worried during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Annalea Maeder (17) takes a moment to breathe during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay assistant coach Adam Kessenich smiles during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Abbey Hayes (2) saves the ball during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejays celebrate a point during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
Creighton Bluejay Kiara Reinhardt (5) slaps the bracket during a volleyball match game against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Brandon Tiedemann.
