East Michigan News

The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) volleyball team is set to face Central Michigan on Tuesday, November 5, at 6 p.m. The match will take place at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This contest marks a significant moment for EMU as they aim to secure a spot in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament.

Fans interested in following the match can access live updates through the team's social media platforms and by visiting the EMU volleyball schedule page for live stats and watch links.

This upcoming encounter will be the 101st meeting between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. In their last meeting earlier this season, Central Michigan secured a 3-0 victory over EMU. Historically, Eastern holds a record of 31 wins and 69 losses against Central Michigan.

Eastern's performance this season has been noteworthy with standout players like freshman Hatteras Welker leading defensively with impressive blocking statistics. Welker currently holds 114 total blocks, making her one of the top freshmen in program history.

Additionally, senior Hannah Blaney has excelled defensively with a career-high number of digs this season. Both players have received recognition as MAC Defensive Players of the Week during September.

As they approach the end of the regular season, EMU ranks high nationally in several statistical categories, particularly excelling in total blocks where they rank fifth nationwide.

Looking ahead, Eastern aims to strengthen their position within the MAC standings as they prepare for potential postseason play beginning November 22. Currently standing seventh in conference rankings, EMU is just outside of tournament contention but remains focused on improving their record.

The Eagles' final home matches will see them host Akron on November 8 and 9 before concluding their regular season fixtures.

For ongoing updates throughout the season, fans are encouraged to follow @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics on social media platforms X and Instagram.