Miami Volleyball Game Preview: Oct. 6 vs. Ball State
Match Details:
- Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m.
- Location: Muncie, Indiana (Ball State’s home court)
- Broadcast: Available on ESPN+
About Ball State:
- 2025 Season Record: 21-10 overall, 17-1 in the MAC
- Current Record: 11-4 (2-2 MAC)
- Recent Matches: Lost two matches in four sets at Toledo
- Preseason Poll Ranking: Second in the MAC
- Key Players:
- Gwen Crull (Senior Middle Hitter)
- Camryn Wise (Senior Middle Hitter)
- Sophie Ledbetter (Junior Defensive Specialist/Libero)
- All three were First Team All-MAC selections last season.
Historical Matchup:
- Overall Record vs. Ball State: 39-50
- Record at Ball State: 16-24
- Recent Matches: Miami has lost the last seven matchups against Ball State.
What’s Next:
- Following the match against Ball State, Miami will host Central Michigan on Friday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Season Highlights:
- Miami concluded non-conference play with an 8-3 record, the best start since 2013.
- They achieved a seven-match winning streak, the longest since 2019.
Current Rankings:
- 3rd in MAC and 15th nationally in digs per set (16.31/set)
- 1st in MAC, 18th nationally for opponent hitting percentage (0.161)
- 4th in MAC and 17th nationally in attacks per set (36.87/set)
Key Players to Watch:
- Rachel Morgan:
- 3rd in MAC and 93rd nationally in digs per set (4.06/set)
- Molly Creech:
- 1st in MAC and 8th nationally in attacks per set (11.81/set)
- 1st in MAC and 55th nationally in kills per set (3.88/set)
- 1st in MAC and 73rd nationally in points per set (4.30/set)
