`Runners Set to Open WAC Play with Midwest Swing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Non-conference play has ended and the 2019 Western Athletic Conference schedule has arrived for CSU Bakersfield's volleyball team. The Roadrunners are preparing for their first league road trip of the season with stops in Kansas City and Chicago on the agenda.

"I am looking forward to starting conference play," said Giovana Melo, CSUB's Director of Volleyball. "I think we still have a long ways to go, but our team has been improving each weekend. Starting on the road will be a good challenge for us, but I think we are ready to keep taking the right steps."

Bakersfield (5-7) is coming off a successful weekend of hosting the Roadrunner Classic, where CSUB went 2-1 against a tough field. Junior Emily Hansen was an offensive force for the `Runners during their home tournament, averaging a team-best 2.42 kills per set. Redshirt sophomore Brooke Boiseau contributed on both offense and defense to the tune of 2.33 kills and 1.17 blocks per set.

Kansas City will welcome Bakersfield to Missouri with a 4-6 record after going 2-1 at South Dakota State's tournament last week. The Roos lean on the WAC's Preseason Player of the Year, senior middle blocker Tyrecia Lukes with her 2.55 kills and 0.71 blocks per set, but sophomore Alicia Harrington contributes with 3.00 kills and 0.51 blocks as well.

Chicago State (4-10) traveled to Arlington, Texas for a tournament last weekend and finished with a 1-2 record after sweeping Prairie View on Friday. The Cougars enjoy a well-balanced offense with four student-athletes averaging over 2.1 kills per set. CSU and CSUB both run a 5-2 system and will each see a pair of setters on the floor this weekend.

CSUB and KC are scheduled to open WAC play on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. (PT). On Saturday, the `Runners will close the weekend against the Cougars with first serve set for 10 a.m. (PT). Bakersfield's match at Kansas City will be live streamed via the WAC Digital Network. For links to the live stream as well as live stats, visit the CSUB volleyball schedule page.

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#2 Brooke Boiseau: MB/RS; 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore

#13 Emily Hansen: RS/S; 5' 8"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#2 Brooke Boiseau
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore
: MB/RS

#13 Emily Hansen
: 5' 8"; Junior
: RS/S

Players Mentioned

#2 Brooke Boiseau

#13 Emily Hansen

Players Mentioned

#2 Brooke Boiseau

#13 Emily Hansen