Atlanta Vibe achieves a 3-2 comeback win against the Omaha Supernovas, The Atlanta Vibe made an impressive comeback, beating the previously unbeaten Omaha Supernovas 3-2 (23-25, 17-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-6) at home. Trailing 2-0 against the league’s best team in front of a loud Omaha crowd, the Vibe demonstrated championship spirit to achieve their first away win of the 2026 season and give the Supernovas their first defeat.
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Opposite Hitter Anna Dixon worked hard on both offense and defense, achieving 14 digs, 12 kills, three blocks, two assists, and one ace. Meanwhile, Middle Blocker Raven Colvin was strong at the net, contributing seven blocks, six kills, and two aces.
Key Performers
The return was driven by outstanding individual performances from the Atlanta team:
- Leah Edmond (Outside Hitter): The star of The Vibe had another MVP-level game, leading everyone with 21 kills, plus 12 digs, three blocks, and an ace.
- Anna Dixon (Opposite Hitter): Dixon was impactful on both offense and defense, with 12 kills, a team-high 14 digs, three blocks, and two assists.
- Raven Colvin (Middle Blocker): Colvin played a key role in Atlanta’s defensive comeback, achieving an impressive seven blocks at the net along with six kills.
- Team Defense: The Vibe’s improvement was supported by an impressive 18 total team blocks, highlighting their revised defensive approach after the second set.
Omaha Supernovas lost the match despite having the league’s best player. Sarah Parsons, an outside hitter, was named the first MLV Player of the Week of the season just days before, after she led the Supernovas to a 2-0 record with 45 points and 36 kills in her initial two professional matches.
The History of a Thrilling Rivalry
This exciting battle continues a legacy of close matches between these two franchises. Their rivalry started with the inaugural match in league history in January 2024, which Atlanta won in a dramatic five-set contest. That first match established a record for U.S. professional women’s volleyball fans – a record that Omaha’s home arena, the CHI Health Center, has consistently aimed to break. The table below illustrates the similarities between these two historic five-set showdowns:
| Match Feature | Inaugural Match (Jan 2024) | 2026 Season Match (Jan 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | Atlanta won 3-2 | Atlanta won 3-2 |
| Key Narrative | Atlanta won after Omaha fought back from 0-2 | Atlanta won after fighting back from 0-2 |
| Venue & Crowd | CHI Health Center (Omaha); Record crowd | CHI Health Center (Omaha) |
| Atlanta Star | Leah Edmond (Match-high 27 kills) | Leah Edmond (Match-high 21 kills) |
| Omaha Star | Brooke Nuneviller (Team-high 16 kills) | Sarah Parsons (Player of the Week) |
What This Win Means for the 2026 Season
This win greatly boosts the Atlanta Vibe’s (2-1) momentum, showing they can defeat the top teams in a tough setting. It confirms their championship quality and mental strength.
For the Omaha Supernovas (2-1), this is an early-season wake-up call about the league’s competitiveness. They need to quickly recover as they prepare to host the current MLV champion Orlando Valkyries in just two days.
Frequently Asked Questions: Atlanta Vibe achieves a 3-2 comeback win against the Omaha Supernovas
What was the final score of the Atlanta Vibe vs. Omaha Supernovas match?
The Atlanta Vibe won 3-2. The set scores were 23-25, 17-25, 25-20, 25-22, and 15-6
How did the Vibe win after being down 2-0?
A huge defensive push (18 team blocks) and the energy from rookie setter Averi Carlson drove the comeback. Their attacking efficiency soared in the last three sets.
Who were the standout players?
For Atlanta, Leah Edmond (21 kills) and Raven Colvin (7 blocks) were dominant. For Omaha, Sarah Parsons entered the match as the league’s Player of the Week.
What’s next for both teams?
On January 18, Atlanta will continue its road trip against the San Diego Mojo.
Omaha is set to host the Orlando Valkyries on January 18 for another important matchup.