Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eastern Michigan University
Central Michigan
Volleyball Opening MAC Play at Central Michigan Tuesday
9/20/2026 9:08:00 PM | Volleyball
Match set for 6:30 p.m. start
| Volleyball at Central Michigan | |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. |
| Venues | McGuirk Arena | Mt. Pleasant, Mich. |
| Preview Info | EMU Notes (PDF) | EMU Media Guide |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Video | ESPN+ |
| @EMUVolleyball | @EMUAthletics | |
| @emu_volleyball | @emuathletics | |
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Eastern Michigan University Volleyball opens Mid-American Conference play Tuesday, Sept. 22, when the Eagles travel to face Central Michigan University at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, Mich., at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
Live stats for Tuesday's match will be available at EMUEagles.com. Fans can follow along on social media at @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics.
ALL-TIME AGAINST CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Eastern Michigan trails the all-time series against Central Michigan University 32-71-0 across 103 meetings, dating back to Oct. 9, 1976. The Eagles snapped a 10-game losing streak in the series with a 3-0 sweep on Oct. 28, 2025 — the most recent meeting between the two programs.
LAST TIME OUT
Eastern Michigan dropped a 1-3 decision to Cornell Friday, Sept. 18, at Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti. Nattie Slusher paced the offense with 11 kills — her sixth double-digit kill performance of the season. Azra Eriç was the team's most efficient weapon, recording 8 kills on a .500 hitting percentage (8-0-16). Lina Govoni posted 23 assists and 13 digs, her fourth double-double of the 2026 campaign. Surabhi Srinivasan led the defense with 23 digs.
MAC OPENER
Tuesday's match at McGuirk Arena marks the start of the 2026 MAC slate for both programs. Eastern Michigan enters conference play at 6-6 overall, while Central Michigan opens at 0-13. Both teams carry 0-0 MAC records into the opener.
RECORD CHASING
Nattie Slusher has recorded a double-digit kill performance in six of Eastern Michigan's 12 matches this season, establishing herself as the Eagles' primary offensive engine heading into MAC play. Azra Eriç has been the team's most efficient attacker, highlighted by her .500 hitting percentage against Cornell. Lina Govoni has recorded four double-doubles from the setter position in 2026.
HIGH IN MAC/NAT'L RANKINGS - TEAM
Eastern Michigan enters MAC play with 81 service aces on the season, averaging 1.84 aces per set. The Eagles have also recorded 104.0 total blocks (2.36 per set) through 44 sets of play in 2026.
HIGH IN MAC/NAT'L RANKINGS - INDIVIDUAL
Lina Govoni has been one of the MAC's most productive setters, recording four double-doubles in 2026 including a 23-assist, 13-dig effort against Cornell. Surabhi Srinivasan ranks among the team's most experienced defenders, entering Tuesday's match with 795 career digs at Eastern Michigan.
MILESTONES
» Surabhi Srinivasan enters Tuesday's match with 795 career digs at Eastern Michigan.
UP NEXT
Following Tuesday's road opener at Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan returns home to Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Mich., to host Ohio Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.
FOLLOW US
Stay up to date with Eastern Michigan Volleyball by following @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics on social media, and visit EMUEagles.com for live stats, recaps and more.
