No. 24 Central Oklahoma rallied past No. 13 Emporia State in a five-set thriller, advancing to the MIAA Volleyball Championship semifinals. Georgia Ahlert sparked an 8-2 start in the deciding set, and the Bronchos closed out a 15-10 win to avenge a regular-season loss to the Hornets.

By the Numbers
  • Central Oklahoma won 25-23, 24-26, 25-18, 21-25, 15-10.
  • Six Bronchos reached double-digit kills; the team hit .308.
  • Sawyer Franz led with 16 kills; Riley Roberts recorded a career-high 59 assists.
  • Kaitlyn Parrott had 26 digs, and Jordyn Baker added a career-high 23.
What's Next

The fifth-seeded Bronchos face eighth-seeded Fort Hays State in Friday’s 7:30 p.m. semifinal. Saturday’s 1 p.m. championship winner earns the MIAA’s automatic berth in the NCAA Division II Volleyball Championship.

Bottom Line

Central Oklahoma’s balanced attack and composure under pressure turned a back-and-forth match into a statement win—and kept its championship and NCAA hopes alive.