By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
Game Notes | Live Stats (vs MSSU) | Live Stats (vs PSU & UCO) | Live Video (vs PSU & UCO)
Opponent: Missouri SouthernTime: Tuesday, October 6; 7:00 PMLocation: Leggett & Platt Athletic Center; Joplin, MOOpponent: Pittsburg StateTime: Friday, October 9; 7:00 PMLocation: Meyer Sports Center; Bolivar, MOOpponent: #14 Central OklahomaTime: Saturday, October 10; 3:00 PMLocation: Meyer Sports Center; Bolivar, MOBolivar, Mo. -- The SBU Bearcats are set to play three MIAA contests this week, opening up on the road at Missouri Southern on Tuesday.
The CoachesCaira Dortch will begin her second season as the head coach at Southwest Baptist, and holds a career coaching record of 10-20 (5-17 MIAA). Prior to coming to SBU, Dortch previously coached at Drury and Evangel.
John Napier enters his 2nd season as the head coach at Missouri Southern. Napier holds a career coaching record of 8-22 (5-17 MIAA).
Jenny Mueller enters her 1st season as the head coach at Pittsburg State. Mueller served the last 3 season as the assistant coach.
Edgar Miraku enters his 4th season as the head coach at Central Oklahoma. He holds a career coaching record of 65-33.
Scouting the BearcatsSouthwest Baptist enters the week with a 2-12 (0-4 MIAA) record on the season.
Taryn Marton leads the way offensively for SBU, averaging 2.55 kills/set, while defensviely
Hannah Blount averages 4.24 digs/set.
Scouting the OpponentsMissouri Southern comes into the game against Southwest Baptist with a 1-14 (0-4 MIAA) record on the year. The Lions are led by Bridgette Jaeger (2.27 kills/set), Abby Finer (7.33 assists/set), and Katie Wiele (3.81 digs/set).
Pittsburg State comes into the game against Southwest Baptist with an 0-15 (0-4 MIAA) record on the season. Teh Gorillas are led by Lauren Regler (1.90 kills/set) and Ashlen Schwartz (4.40 digs/set).
Central Oklahoma comes into the week with a 15-1 (4-0 MIAA) record on the season and are currently ranked #14 in the latest AVCA National Rankings. The Bronchos are led by Barbara Jackson (3.84 kills/set), Taylor Bevis (3.22 kills/set), Katy Davis (11.30 assists/set), and Whitney Gifford (5.46 digs/set).