CM Life · Sep 30, 2017
Broncos late surge dooms Chippewas
Western Michigan commanded play late in the match to take the first of two rivalry games against Central Michigan volleyball this season.
The Chippewas (9-6, 1-2 MAC) fell on the road in four sets to Western (10-4, 3-0 MAC).
"Anytime you have the opportunity to play your rival and play on the road, it's always a fun, energetic environment," head coach Mike Gawlik said. "We jumped out to an early lead in set one and didn't quite have the final kick we wanted."
After a back and forth first set, the Broncos escaped with a 25-22 victory.
"We gave away set one, but I liked our response in set two," Gawlik said. "The difference in the match was their ability to win the serve and pass game."