#18 Hornet Volleyball Takes Down #5 Lopers on Saturday

October 17, 2026 – Emporia State volleyball capped their stay in Maryville at the MIAA In-Season Tournament with a four-set win over fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday afternoon. HOW IT HAPPENED In set one, Nebraska-Kearney controlled things early as they built an 11-4 lead over the Hornets. Emporia State fought back later in the first frame, eventually cutting the Loper lead to just two on multiple occasions, but the Lopers eventually claimed set one 25-22. Emporia State continued to build on their momentum into set two, as they pulled ahead 12-7. The largest lead in the set was 22-14 for the…