May 8, 2024 - News

San Diego Mojo headed to the playoffs in inaugural season

Kate Murphy

A volleyball player dives for a ball on the court. — The San Diego Mojo beat the Columbus Fury in four sets at home. Photo: San Diego Mojo

The San Diego Mojo secured a spot in the Pro Volleyball Federation playoffs Tuesday with a win over the Columbus Fury at Viejas Arena.

Why it matters: The Mojo is among four teams competing for the first-ever title in the nation's top professional volleyball league, which comes with a $1 million bonus to be split among the players.

State of play: The new professional volleyball team started the season 1-5 but has won 10 of its last 16 matches.

Currently in third place in the league, the Mojo need to win one of their final two regular-season matches to keep the No. 3 seed for the playoffs.
The team plays in Orlando on Thursday and Columbus on Saturday.

The big picture: San Diego is part of the growing investment in women's sports that are seeing league expansions, booming attendance and viewership, and more media coverage.

What's next: The inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship semifinal matches are May 15, with the final on May 18. All games will be at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Tickets start at $9 for each match, which will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network.

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