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Eagles Knock-Off Western Michigan in MAC Home Opener

Match Highlights.

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team knocked off in-state rival Western Michigan University, 3-1, in a thrilling match inside the Convocation Center Friday, Sept. 30. The Eagles (7-9, 2-1 MAC) defeated Western (5-11, 0-3 MAC) for the first time since the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, Nov. 23, 2013.

Redshirt sophomore Mallory Rajewski (Midland, Mich.-Midland) and freshman Riley Taylor (Indianapolis, Ind.-Perry Meridian) split setting duties, combining to keep the Eagles' attack balanced. Taylor lead the way with a team-high 27 assists, while Rajewski added 23.