ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Central Washington University volleyball team (8-4, 4-2 GNAC) returns to Nicholson Arena this week looking to extend its four-match winning streak as the Wildcats host Montana State Billings and Seattle Pacific in a pair of GNAC contests.
Saturday's match against SPU will be Kid's Day, presented by Kittitas Valley Healthcare where kid's elementary and middle school aged will gain free admission with an adult present.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Thursday, Oct. 1
Central Washington vs. Montana State Billings
7:00 p.m.
Nicholson Arena
Ellensburg, Wash.
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Saturday, Oct. 3
Central Washington vs. Seattle Pacific
1:00 p.m.
Nicholson Arena
Ellensburg, Wash.
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LAST WEEKEND:
Central extended its winning streak to four matches with a pair of road sweeps, defeating Western Oregon 25-21, 25-16, 25-21 before topping Saint Martin's 25-23, 25-18, 25-22. The Wildcats hit .333 against the Saints and have now won all 12 sets it has played over the last two weeks, sweeping RV Alaska Anchorage, No. 19 Alaska Fairbanks, Western Oregon and Saint Martin's during its current surge through GNAC play.
Corinne Westby and
Kailey Willsey each recorded 10 kills against the Saints, while
Ellie Marble led the Wildcats with 13 kills in the win over Western Oregon.
Brooklyn Parker totaled 36 digs across the two victories and continues to anchor a defense that has helped power Central's perfect 12-set stretch.
SCOUTING THE YELLOWJACKETS:
MSUB enters this week with a 3-11 overall record and are still searching for their first GNAC victory at 0-5 in conference play. Allie Dorman leads the offense with 157 kills (3.02 kills per set), while Emma Fairbairn adds 127 kills. Setter Avery Starr directs the attack with 374 assists, and Christina Lopez anchors the back row with 216 digs. MSUB most recently fell in a sweep at Seattle Pacific.
SCOUTING THE FALCONS:
Seattle Pacific enters the week at 9-4 overall and 4-1 in GNAC play while riding a four-match winning streak. The Falcons have won conference matches over Western Oregon, Saint Martin's and Montana State Billings during that run. Amaya Evans (140 kills), Megan Omlid (116 kills), and Joslyn Greff (115 kills) headline a balanced offensive attack, while Christina Lopez leads the team's defensive effort with 216 digs. SPU currently sits among the top teams in the conference standings entering the weekend.
UP NEXT:
The Wildcats take on the Yellowjackets on Thursday, Oct. 1. First serve from Nicholson Arena is set for 7:00 p.m.
