KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan volleyball is set for its final road test this weekend as it travels to the Convocation Center for a two-match series against Ohio.
Friday, March 19: Western Michigan at Ohio | 6:00 PM |
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Saturday, March 20: Western Michigan at Ohio | 2:00 PM |
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Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan heads into its final road matches with an overall and Mid-American Conference record of 13-3. The Broncos lead the all-time series against Ohio 32-23 and have split the last four match-ups.
Back-to-Back MAC Award Sweeps
For the second consecutive week the Western Michigan volleyball team swept the MAC West Division weekly honors:
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Rachel Bontrager – MAC West Offensive Player of the Week
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Kaley Smith – MAC West Defensive Player of the Week
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Logan Case – MAC West Setter of the Week
Life on the Road
WMU is 8-1 on the road this season, marking the most road wins since having 10 back in 2015. The Broncos seek their first road win at Ohio in the regular season since 2010. WMU's last win in Athens was in 2014, a five-set victory over the Bobcats in the MAC Tournament Semifinals.
Last Time Out – Tuesday Sweep of NIU
On Tuesday the Broncos hit the road and defeated Northern Illinois in three sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-14) for its seventh straight victory.
Lucky 7's
The Broncos have won seven straight matches with five of the matches being sweeps for WMU. On the season, WMU has seven three-set victories.
MAC West Title in Sight
WMU needs just one win or a loss by in-state rival Central Michigan to clinch the MAC West Title, the first since 2012 and the sixth in school history. With a win WMU can clinch the fifth division title under head coach
Colleen Munson.
One in Only
Senior outside hitter
Rachel Bontrager is only 12 digs away from 1,000 career digs. Bontrager can become the only player in school history to have 1,500 career kills and 1,000 career digs.
Something Special
With an overall record of 13-3, WMU is off to its best start to a season since starting 13-3 during the 2011 season. The Broncos 13 MAC wins is the sixth most in school history.
What's Next?
Following this weekend's matches the Broncos return home for a Tuesday, March 23 match-up with Northern Illinois. WMU concludes its regular season March 26-27 with two-matches against Kent State.
