#18 Hornet Volleyball Rallies for Five-Set Win over Gorillas in MIAA Opener

September 18, 2026 – #18 Emporia State volleyball came back from a 2-1 deficit on Friday night to win the MIAA opener over Pittsburg State in five sets. HOW IT HAPPENED Set one began with the Gorillas taking an early 5-2 lead before Emporia State found their rhythm, scoring ten of the next 11 points to take a 12-6 advantage. The momentum continued for the Hornets throughout the opening frame, as Emporia State rolled to a 25-12 set one win over the hosts. In the second, Pittsburg State scored the first four points and despite the Hornets closing the gap…