Freshman defensive specialist Megan Kern, right, speaks to a teammate during the game against NIU on Friday, Sept 30 at McGuirk Arena.
With six games left in the regular season, the Central Michigan volleyball team will begin its final home stretch this weekend with matches against Toledo and Ball State.
The Chippewas (9-13 overall) sit in a three-way tie with Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan for eighth place in the Mid-American Conference. All three teams are 3-7 in conference play. The top eight teams automatically play in the MAC Tournament.
The three Michigan teams are ranked behind BSU, Kent State and Toledo.