KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan volleyball team claimed a thrilling five-set victory (25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-8) victory over Central Michigan on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in MAC play.
FINAL SCORE: Western Michigan 3, Central Michigan 2
LOCATION: University Arena (Kalamazoo, Mich.)
Leah Richmond made it six consecutive contests with a double-double, pacing the Broncos in both assists (49) and digs (18). Mary Clare Brusek once again led WMU in kills, hammering down 18 on a .350 hitting percentage. Also in double-figures for the Brown and Gold were Annalise Patchett (15), Molly Brown (11) and Mia Jurkovic (11).