Osiecki led the No. 2 Violets to three wins to start the season in Illinois. He appeared in two matches, hitting .592 with 32 kills and 14 digs in just eight sets played. He began the season by hitting .762 with 16 kills in just 21 attempts to go along with 10 digs and an ace in a three-set win over Illinois Institute of Technology Friday. On Sunday, Osiecki slammed 16 more kills with four digs, three assists and an ace in a five-set win over No. 18 North Central College.