Scott Brings Home the Gold with U.S. Women’s National Team
Ignite Libero Shines as Americans Go 7-0 Winning NORCECA Final Six in Mexico
By Mark Robinson
FISHERS, Ind. (October 2, 2026) – Elena Scott struck gold with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. The Indy Ignite libero shined in her first international competition, helping the Americans post a perfect 7-0 record in winning the NORCECA Final Six at Zinacantepec, Mexico.
The U.S. dominated the tournament, dropping just four sets across seven matches played in seven straight days, never being forced to a fifth set. Team USA capped the impressive performance Sunday with a sweep of host Mexico for the championship.
Scott, meanwhile, was impressive in her own right – nothing new for Ignite fans who’ve witnessed her play the past two seasons. She totaled 72 digs over the five matches she played, averaging four digs per set.
She turned in an amazing performance in the round-robin match against Mexico. Facing off against the home team in front of a raucous, partisan crowd of 4,000, the U.S. rallied to win after losing the opening set. Scott’s defense helped spearhead the victory. She racked up a stellar 28 digs (seven per set) and fielded 36 service receptions.
“It was insane!” Scott said of that experience. “When we played Mexico that first time, it was the 8 p.m. match and all the fans had been waiting all day for that match. It was so loud and it was really cool to be able to play in that. The fans are cheering against you, so it kind of gives you a little something to play for. It was just really awesome to be able to play in that environment.”
Having the opportunity to represent her country has been something Scott’s dreamed about. Now that dream is reality.
“It was an extraordinary experience getting to compete internationally and in a new environment that I'm not used to,” she said. “Obviously, it's super cool to be able to represent Team USA and we won, so it was all great.