ELLENSBURG, Wash.—The Central Washington Volleyball team travels to Bellingham to take on the Western Washington University Vikings in a two-game set.

GAME INFORMATION
Saturday, May 1^st
12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Vs Western Washington
WECU Court at Carver Gym
Bellingham, WA
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QUOTING HEAD COACH MARIO ANDAYA
"We are looking forward to playing some volleyball! We have had some time to think about getting to play, so I am sure the players are excited to suit up and compete."

SCOUTING THE VIKINGS
The Vikings are currently 5-1 and fresh off of a win against Seattle Pacific University.

The Vikings offense is currently averaging 13.1 kills per set n 275 kills this season. They average 7 ball handling errors a set, dead even with their competition so far. From behind the line their offense puts up just over an ace per set. The Viking defense has stayed strong against opponents, out blocking their competition on average 3.0 to 1.4 per set.

BACK TO COMPETITION FOR THE 'CATS
The Wildcats are currently 1-4 coming off of a two-week break from canceled matches out of caution for the health and safety of student-athletes and staff.

The 'Cats offense is led by Analia Vasquez with 48 kills on the season averaging 2.4 a set. Just behind her is Kylie Thorne averaging 2.3 kills a set. As a team the 'Cats average 10.2 kills per set with 9.6 assists. From behind the line the 'Cats have averaged 1.7 aces per set. The duo of Sydney Remsberg and Kennedy Kibby from behind the line average 3.9 (Remsberg) and 3.6 (Kennedy) aces per set for the 'Cats. 

The 'Cats defense is backed by Hannah Stires who has already eclipsed 100 digs averaging 5 per set. Up front on the net it is the trio Carly Gibbon, Marianna Payne and Kylee Yamashita who knock the ball down. Payne leads the 'Cats with 14 blocks, Gibbon with 13 and Yamashita with 11. The 'Cats defense has out-blocked opponents 45-37 so far this season.

COVID DISCLAIMER
Per Washington state, Kittitas County Health Board, and the GNAC spectators will not be allowed at events. Schedules are subject to change at any time pending decisions from the health board and other local and regional authorities.