Great Lakes Wire

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Volleyball team concluded their regular season home games with a victory against Wayne State University on November 4, 2023. The Wildcats won the match in four sets, securing victories in the first, third, and fourth sets with scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 29-27. The win was celebrated as a send-off for four NMU senior students.

Jaqueline Smith led the Wildcats with 17 kills, including the decisive kill of the match. Meghan Meyer and Evynn Layshock contributed significantly with 16 and 12 kills respectively. Lauren Van Remortel played a crucial role by assisting on 52 plays.

The win improved NMU's overall record to 11-16 and their Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) record to 8-8. Wayne State's records fell to 10-17 overall and 5-11 in GLIAC play.

In set one, Angelina Negron initiated an early lead for NMU with a line drive kill. Jacqueline Smith further extended this lead by adding two more kills. The Wildcats maintained control throughout the set, concluding it at 25-20 after two service aces from Negron.

Set two saw an early advantage for NMU following a kill from Smith but Wayne State responded strongly to take control late in the set, eventually winning it at 25-21 despite efforts from Smith and others.

The Wildcats started strong again in set three but faced resistance from Wayne State who took a temporary lead at mid-set. However, NMU regained momentum through key plays by Liesl Haugen and Meghan Meyer to secure another set win at 25-20.

Set four featured long rallies between both teams but NMU maintained an edge through consistent performances by Helen Beiring and Negron. Although Wayne State fought back hard leading to tense exchanges near match point scenarios multiple times, Jaqueline Smith delivered the final blow that sealed NMU’s victory at 29-27.

Following this win on Senior Night Success eventful evening marked emotional culmination career celebrations several players Wildcats prepare next travel weekend face Lake Superior State University Ferris November matches Upper Peninsula rivals expected provide competitive thrilling encounters respective dates times mentioned previously detailed report anticipation exciting developments forthcoming fixtures remains high spirits amidst athletic community supporters alike continue support journey end season endeavors triumph challenges lie ahead future prospects bright promising aspirations driven commitment excellence pursuit sporting glory determined achieve objectives together collective effort dedication resilience displayed throughout campaign admirable commendable deserves recognition acknowledgment worthy note inspiring remarkable achievements made possible unity teamwork demonstrated consistently unwavering determination focus desired outcomes ultimately prevail victorious 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