Some big vb matchups in the MVC this weekend, as UNI comes to Springfield to face Missouri State, and then on to Wichita to face the Shockers.
It's homecoming weekend for the Bears, so I would think that there will be a big crowd (though MSU hasn't drawn all that many for volleyball this season, so I don't know for sure). And WSU always has a big crowd, and they are doing a $3 ticket promo.
In Cedar Falls earlier this season, the Shockers gave the Panthers all they could handle, narrowly winning a 5-setter after being down 0-2 at the break. Personally, I thought UNI looked a little "off", especially early in that match, and WSU was really clicking. Conversely, when MSU came to town the next night, I thought the Bears looked a little off, while the Panthers were clicking, which lead to UNI sweeping the 3 sets.
I fully expect both matches to be intense and hard-fought. It wouldn't surprise me if UNI extends it's conference unbeaten streak, as I feel that if they are on their game, they are a tad better than both the other teams. But neither would it surprise me if the home team pulled off the win in either match. All three teams have had hot matches and cold matches this season, so I have no clue how this weekend will go. I just know that I'll be glued to my radio