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Wayne State visits No. 20 Grand Valley State on Wednesday for a GLIAC Tournament quarterfinal, with the winner advancing to Saturday’s semifinals and the loser’s season ending. The seventh-seeded Warriors enter as underdogs against the second-seeded Lakers, but coach Tim Koth says his team has been playing well and is ready for a fresh start in postseason play.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State: 15-12 overall, 8-8 in GLIAC play; seventh seed.
  • Grand Valley State: 22-6 overall, 14-2 in GLIAC play; second seed and No. 20 nationally.
  • First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
  • The Lakers won both regular-season meetings, 3-0.
  • Wayne State’s Katie Smith leads the team with 339 kills; Grand Valley State has five players with at least 200.
Yes, But

Grand Valley State brings a potent offense, ranking 16th nationally in hitting percentage, and swept Wayne State in both meetings this season. The Warriors, however, have multiple scoring threats and Koth says they have posted the GLIAC’s second-best overall record in the season’s second half.

What’s Next

Wayne State advances to Saturday’s semifinals with a win, where it would face Northern Michigan or Saginaw Valley State. A loss ends the Warriors’ season.

Bottom Line

The regular-season results favor Grand Valley State, but the quarterfinal is a win-or-go-home opportunity for Wayne State to reset and extend its season.