How will the University of Toledo fare when it carries the Mid-American Conference banner into this year’s NCAA volleyball tournament?
The MAC has a history of sticking around for a bit in NCAA competition.
Two years ago, Western Michigan opened the tournament with a 3-0 victory over Auburn before getting eliminated by Louisville.
In the 2021 fall tournament, Ball State knocked off Michigan in five sets, 15-8 in the fifth set, before eventual national semifinalist Louisville won a second-round battle of Cardinals.
Western Michigan made a Sweet 16 appearance in 2008, defeating Dayton and Tulane before falling to eventual national champion Penn State.