GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Women's Volleyball returns to action with a big two-match week. The Golden Eagles open their week against a tough Aquinas team that is ranked #12 in the nation. They will then finish their week against a sneaky Madonna team looking to get rolling. Women's Volleyball sits with an overall record of 9-5 (3-2) on the year.
 
Opponent: #12 Aquinas
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center)
Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
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Opponent: Madonna
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. (Mol Arena)
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 2:00 p.m. EST
Theme: Alumni Day
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Last Week Recap
Women's Volleyball returned home and back to full strength as they swept Defiance and Lourdes for a 2-0 week. They opened their play with a victory over Defiance thanks to Aubrey Johnson leading the way with a double-double of 14 kills and 10 digs. The Golden Eagles would then follow that with an impressive win over Lourdes as they were led once again by an Aubrey Johnson double-double of 13 kills and 11 digs.
 
A Look at the WHAC
Through five WHAC matches on the year, here is where the standings are; Aquinas leads the way with a 5-0 record, sitting alone at the top. Siena Heights, Indiana Tech, and Lawrence Tech all sit tied for second with an overall record of 4-1 in conference. Cornerstone and Concordia are tied for fifth with an overall record of 3-2. Michigan-Dearborn and UNOH are right behind them at 2-3 to round out the top seven in conference.
 
Scouting Aquinas
Aquinas comes into the match against the Golden Eagles with an overall record of 19-1 (5-0) as the #12 ranked team in the nation. The Saints lone loss on the year comes against #1 and reigning National Champions Indiana Wesleyan as they took them to five sets and lost. The Saints are a well balance team, averaging 13.9 kills per-set, hitting at a .291 clip. They are ranked #2 in the nation at 18.4 points per-set. They also have a strong defense as they average 14.1 digs and 2.0 blocks per-set. Mallory Keller leads the way for Aquinas with a whopping 288 kills on the year, ranking her third in the country. Lydia Harper leads the way setting as she has totaled 672 assists on the year, also ranking her third in the nation with Bella Hommes as the libero running the defense.
 
Scouting Madonna
Madonna comes into the matchup against the Golden Eagles with an overall record of 3-8 (1-4) with a matchup against Lawrence Tech to open the week. Madonna started their season losing five straight matches and have gone 3-3 since then, with one of their victories coming against UNOH. The Crusaders are averaging 11.7 kills per-set, hitting at a .141 clip. They are also averaging 15.6 digs and 1.7 blocks per-set. Kira Buza and Hannah Keenan lead the attack with 111 and 102 kills while being set by Karlee Stoll.
 
 
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