MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team kicked off Mid-American Conference play with a trip to in-state rival Central Michigan University, topping the Chippewas 3-1 at McGuirk Arena.
After falling in the opening set, EMU rallied to take its first win in MAC play, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21. Senior Jordan Smith (Solon, Iowa-Solon) was one of four Eagles to finish with double-digit kills, leading the Eagles' attack with 15.
Redshirt junior Cassie Haut (Monroe, Mich.-St. Mary Central Catholic) added 13 kills to go along with eight total blocks, while sophomore Franki Strefling (Niles, Mich.