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Volleyball sweeps Western Michigan on Senior Night

The CMU Chippewas celebrate a point against NIU at the CMU Volleyball game against NIU on Nov. 3 at McGuirk Arena.

With the combination of a rivalry game and senior night, fans at McGuirk Arena were absolutely electric.

Central Michigan volleyball used the energy of the crowd to sweep rival Western Michigan in three straight sets.

Head coach Mike Gawlik has been proud of his seniors all season, but especially tonight.

"We lean on them a lot to carry a big part of our leadership and the burden offensively and defensively," Gawlik said. "I do think the four seniors are the heartbeat of our team.