MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University Volleyball team will look to ride their momentum into the semifinals round of the GLIAC tournament, where they are set to face off against Grand Valley State University. The match is slated for November 11 at 6:30 p.m., in Big Rapids, Mich.
Northern finished with the second seed in the GLIAC standings, with a 23-7 overall record and a 14-4 record against conference opponents. Grand Valley finished with the sixth seed with an 18-12 overall record and a 10-8 record against conference opponents.
Northern took home victories in both meetings against the Lakers this year, scoring 3-0 in Marquette and 3-2 in Allendale.
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Friday, November 11 - vs. GVSU at 6:30 p.m.
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A Look at the Wildcats
NMU comes into the semifinals with a 23-7 overall record and a 14-4 record against conference opponents. The 'Cats finished the regular season on a four-game winning streak against GLIAC opponents, going 12-0 in that timeframe. The 'Cats defeated #7 Saginaw Valley State in the GLIAC Quarterfinals by a score of 3-1.
The 'Cats are led by
Jacqueline Smith, who is first in the GLIAC in matches and receptions, and second in kills, kills per set, total attacks, points, and points per set. Another highlight in the 'Cats offense is
Lizzy Stark, who is second on the team and sixth in the GLIAC in kills and kills per set.
Meghan Meyer currently has the best hitting percentage in the GLIAC at .400.
A Look at the Lakers
Grand Valley State comes into the semifinals with an 18-12 overall record and a 10-8 record against conference opponents. The Lakers defeated #3 Davenport in five sets to advance to the second round.
The Lakers are led by Jordyn Gates, who is first on the team in kills and second in kills per set, and Kendall Stover, who is second on the team in kills and first in kills per set.
Previous Matchups
The first matchup of the season was at home, where the 'Cats won 3-0.
Jacqueline Smith led the Wildcats with 22 kills, and
Lizzy Stark followed with 15.
Alli Yacko recorded a team-leading 16 digs, and
Madeline Crowley was next with 10.
Game two in Allendale was a five-set thriller, with the 'Cats taking the match 3-2.
Lizzy Stark led the 'Cats with 15 kills, and
Jacqueline Smith was next with 13. Four Wildcats recorded double-digit digs, including
Alli Yacko (19),
Jacqueline Smith (18),
Lauren Van Remortel (15), and
Madeline Crowley (12).
GLIAC Tournament
Quarterfinals | Wednesday, November 9 | Hosted by higher seed (campus sites)
Match 1: #1 Ferris State vs. #8 Lake Superior State, 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-18)
Match 2: #4 Wayne State vs. #5 Michigan Tech, 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-19)
Match 3: #3 Davenport vs. #6 Grand Valley State, 3-2 (22-25, 26-24, 25-20, 12-25, 15-12)
Match 4: #2 Northern Michigan vs. #7 Saginaw Valley State, 3-1 (25-17, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22)
Semifinals | Friday, November 11 | Hosted by Ferris State
Match 5: #2 Northern Michigan vs. #6 Grand Valley State, 6:30 p.m.
Match 6: #1 Ferris State vs. #5 Michigan Tech, 4 p.m.
Championship | Saturday, November 12 | Hosted by Ferris State
Match 7: Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 6, 4 p.m.
