KALAMAZOO, Mich.  –  Continuing Mid-American Conference play, Western Michigan volleyball welcomes Northern Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 10 followed by Bowling Green on Saturday, Oct. 12 to University Arena.    

Game Information
Thursday, Oct. 10 Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois | 6:00 p.m. | LIVE STATS | WATCH
Saturday, Oct. 12: Western Michigan vs. Bowling Green | 5:00 p.m. | LIVE STATS

Bronco Ticket Information
For information on how to purchase season or single-game tickets for Western Michigan volleyball, visit wmubroncos.com/tickets or call the Bronco Ticket Office at 1-888-4-WMU-Tix.

Macaroni with Mom sponsored by Noodles & Company – Saturday, Oct. 12 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday's match at 5:00 p.m. against Bowling Green will feature Macaroni with Mom as the first 100 mom's will receive FREE Macaroni courtesy of Noodles & Company.

Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan has an overall record of 11-5, 2-2 in Mid-American Conference and has four of its next six matches at home inside University Arena. Last weekend the Broncos split their matches, sweeping Toledo before falling to Ball State in four sets.

First & Second Set Success
When winning the first set this season, Western Michigan is 9-0. The Broncos are a perfect 8-0 when winning the second set.

Double-Double's
In 16 matches this season, the Broncos have already totaled 18 double-double performances with junior Rachel Bontrager leading the team with six. WMU has already surpassed last year's season total of 17.

We Dig It
Senior Kathleen Reilly is one of the best defensive players in the nation, ranking 17^th in the NCAA in digs per set (5.28) and 23^rd in total digs (322). Earlier this season, Reilly became the third player in program history to eclipse 2,000 career digs.

The 100 Club
The Broncos have three players with over 100 kills with Bontrager (235), freshman Maggie King (178) and sophomore Meredith Phillips (118) each doing so.

Near the Top of the MAC
WMU's offense ranks near the top in multiple statistical categories, ranking second in the hitting percentage (.224) and kills per set (13.31) along with fourth in assists (12.31) and fifth in digs (15.79)

Scouting the Competition
Northern Illinois (5-13, 2-2 MAC): NIU heads to Kalamazoo after recording a split last weekend, falling at Ball State prior to defeating Toledo . NIU has four players with over 100 kills, led by Kennedy Wallace with 183.

Bowling Green (9-7, 3-1 MAC): The defending MAC regular season champions are off to a strong start once again with a 3-1 conference record. Last weekend, BGSU fell at home to Akron in four sets before sweeping Buffalo. Prior to heading to Kalamazoo, the Falcons square off with Miami on Thursday.

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