Apr 12, 2021

MIAA volleyball tournament bracket released, Griffons and Bearcats play Friday

Posted Apr 12, 2021 11:30 AM

By TOMMY REZAC

St. Joseph Post

The MIAA announced the official bracket for its 2021 Spring Volleyball Tournament to be played this Friday and Saturday at Washburn's Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas.

Missouri Western will open the tournament against Emporia State at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The winner will advance to play the South Division champion Central Missouri at 5:00 p.m. Friday.

The Griffons are 6-9 this spring and went 2-6 in MIAA North Division games, ending their regular season with a 3-1 victory at home against Fort Hays State Saturday.

As part of the non-traditional spring season, teams were split into two divisions. Each team had eight matches count toward their divisional record, which played a role in determining their spot in the tournament bracket.

Northwest Missouri State (12-2), ranked No. 18 and fresh off of a sweep against 10th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney Saturday, will face Washburn on Friday at 1 p.m.

The semifinals are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday with the championship set for 4:00 p.m.

The entire bracket can be viewed here.