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WMU Rallies to Top NIU, Moves to 3-0 in MAC Play

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After dropping the first set, the Western Michigan volleyball team rallied for a 3-1 win (12-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-21) over Northern Illinois on Tuesday evening at University Arena.

After they were held to an .026 hitting percentage in the first set, the Broncos (10-4, 3-0) hit .296 over the final three frames, including registering a .353 mark in the fourth set.

paced the Western Michigan attack with a career-high 18 kills on a .516 hitting percentage. and each added 11 kills, with Simkins also collecting 11 digs for her fifth double-double of the season.