The Central Michigan volleyball team celebrated Senior Night by sweeping Kent State in three sets, marking their second consecutive match victory. The Chippewas are now 22-6 overall and 13-3 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), maintaining their second-place position behind Bowling Green, who holds a record of 14-2. All five seniors contributed significantly to the win, with Grace Thomas recording 13 kills and Lauren Schrock adding 11. CMU has already secured a spot in the MAC Tournament and will face Akron in their final regular-season matches next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • CMU's attack percentage was .330, their third highest this season.
  • The team had just three service errors while achieving five aces during the match.
State of Play
  • CMU remains in second place in the MAC, one game behind Bowling Green.
  • The Chippewas are focused on their upcoming matches against Akron, needing to continue their strong performance to secure a favorable position in the MAC Tournament.
What's Next

The Chippewas will prepare for two pivotal matches against Akron to close out the regular season. Their objective is to maintain momentum and possibly secure the top seed in the MAC Tournament, contingent on Bowling Green's performance in their final matches.

Bottom Line

Central Michigan's strong performance on Senior Night underscores their readiness heading into the MAC Tournament. Continued focus and strategic play in the upcoming matches against Akron will be crucial for their championship aspirations.