The loss officially ends the 2017 season for the Broncos, who finished with an overall record of 18-13 between the regular season and MAC Tournament. On the other side, the Redhawks, who got a bye to the semifinals due to winning a share of the regular season championship, won their second consecutive MAC Tournament and will go to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament, representing the MAC.
The Redhawks dashed out to a 7-2 lead to start the match, led by two hitting errors by the Broncos and two kills from senior outside hitter Olivia Rusek. They would keep that five-point lead, eventually leading 16-11.