Wayne State University Athletics

The Warriors are currently fourth in the GLIAC standings.

Volleyball 11/2/2022 11:47:00 AM Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Volleyball Concludes Regular Season With A Pair Of Road Matches

WSU travels to GVSU and LSSU this Friday and Saturday.

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University volleyball squad (17-10, 10-6 GLIAC) will play its final two regular-season matches this Friday evening at Grand Valley State University (16-11 overall, 9-7 GLIAC) and Saturday afternoon at Lake Superior State University (5-22 overall, 4-12 GLIAC). The Warriors have secured a spot in the GLIAC Tournament and will finish somewhere between third and sixth.

COACH KOTH
The 2021 GLIAC Coach of the Year, Tim Koth collected his 400th win as a women's volleyball coach earlier this season. The 2022 season is his 28th in collegiate coaching and ninth at Wayne State.

"As we come into the final weekend of regular-season play, we have two very important matches - as you would expect after this very tight, competitive conference season. A lot still needs to be determined this weekend for the upcoming GLIAC Championships. We look forward to the challenges that both GVSU and LSSU present, and hope to perform at a high level."

LAST TIME OUT
Wayne State earned a home split last weekend with a 3-0 victory over Michigan Tech and 3-0 setback to visiting Northern Michigan. Lauren VanderWal had a match-high 16 kills against the Huskies, while Halle Shell chipped in with 11 kills. Kamryn Duffield (Romeo, Mich.) totaled 34 assists and Maddy Benoit (Farmington, Mich. / Mercy) collected 20 digs.

WSU was swept 3-0 at home on Saturday by the Wildcats, just the second 3-0 defeat at the Matthaei this year. VanderWal led WSU with 10 kills, while Duffield dished out 26 assists. VanderWal also had a team-high seven digs.

SENIOR DAY
Lauren VanderWal, Maddie Morrison, Maddy Benoit, Sam Palazzolo, Kamryn Duffield and Halle Shell all were recognized alongside their families following the Northern Michigan match in a Senior Day ceremony.

RECORD BOOK CHECK
Lauren VanderWal needs 11 kills to reach the 1,000 kills plateau.

Kamryn Duffield is second in school history for career assists at 4,700. Tracy Ganger (1992-95) has the all-time mark at 5,136, which she set prior to the rally scoring era.

ABOUT THE OPPONENTS
Grand Valley State has won two of its last three matches, including a 3-1 triumph at Davenport, after a four-match losing streak. GVSU is tied with Michigan Tech as both squads sit one game behind the Warriors for the fourth and final home playoff spot. Head coach Jason Johnson is in his second year leading the Lakers, but 24th campaign with the program. Johnson had spent 16 years as the associate head coach before assuming the top spot. Jordyn Gates (271 kills), Kendall Stover (265 kills) and Sarah Wight (245 kills) all rank in the top 16 in the GLIAC in kills. Rachel Jacquay has a team-high 568 assists, while Gates has added 528 assists and a team-best 338 digs. Jaelianna Primus and Wight are tied for the team lead with 67 blocks.

Lake Superior State hosts Davenport on Friday afternoon before entertaining the Warriors on Saturday. LSSU has won three of its last five matches to move into eighth place, and the last GLIAC Tournament spot. Zac Rambo is in his first season as head coach. A trio of Lakers have totaled over 200 kills this year led by Mariana Velasque with 223. Taylor Fleming has contributed 220 kills, while Emilee McDaniel has added 217 kills. Emily Kalinowski has dished out 897 assists, with McDaniel posting a team-best 77 blocks (21 solo, 56 assisted).

UP NEXT
WSU will compete in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday, November 9th. Opponent, location and time will be announced following the conclusion of the regular-season schedule.

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