Franklin College

2026: Played 29 matches and 106 sets at the libero spot, where he pulled up a team-leading 241 digs ... Also handed out 80 assists ... Had 12 digs against Wabash (Feb. 10) ... Totaled 13 digs against St. Norbert and 10 against Rockford (Feb. 14) ... Pulled up 13 digs against Midway (Feb. 21) and 14 against Olivet (Feb. 27) ... Finished with a career-high 19 digs in a win over Mount St. Joseph (March 4) ... Had a season-best seven assists against Defiance (March 12) ... Pulled up 14 digs against Greenville (March 7).

2025: Appeared in 37 sets over 10 matches ... Totaled a team-high 78 digs along with 26 assists and eight service aces ... Had 14 digs in a win over Kentucky State (Jan. 25) ... Pulled up 11 digs against Rockford and 12 against Greenville (March 13).

Personal: Son of Lung Ceu and Ni Cin Tial ... Has four siblings (Jenevi Tial, Elizabeth Hlawn, Ruth Sung and Glory Tial) ... A two-time IBVCA All-Star and three-time All-Region player at Perry Meridian, where he holds school records for career and single-season digs and career serve receptions ... Also earned Academic All-State honors.