Central Michigan University Athletics
Wednesday, October 14
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
6 p.m.
Central Michigan University
0-20,0-7MAC
2
vs
3
Kent State
8-10,2-5MAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent St. | 25 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
| Central Mich. | 18 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 2 |
Photo by: Addison Glascock '29 - @aglascock.photography
Chippewas Set Multiple Career Highs in Wednesday Match with Kent State
10/14/2026 9:19:00 PM | Volleyball
Audrey Hackney, Rainey Weidman, Taylor Cripe, Brenna Storz, Cheyenne Gunner & Lilly Mullholand all set career highs in five-setter with the Golden Flashes.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan Volleyball played its first five-set match of the year and a plethora of Chippewas set new career highs.
CMU dropped the match to Kent State but showed growth in many areas.
The sets went 18-25, 25-19, 26-24, 21-25 and 8-15 in McGuirk Arena on Wednesday night.
The two teams will meet again for a rematch on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m.
Career High Highlights
Freshman Audrey Hackney, a setter from Erueka, Missouri totaled 20 assists on the night for the Chippewas. Hackney, who surpassed her previous career high of 13 assists played in the full 6-2 rotation with Brytn Lyon to aid the Chippewas to a total of 62 kills – a season high for the team.
Three different Chippewas totaled double-digit kills with the help of their setters and passing.
At the helm of that passing success was sophomore Rainey Weidman. Rainey set a new career high with 28 digs, surpassing her previous career high of 16. Weidman has set three new career highs now this season in the category. Taylor Cripe was the other Chippewa with double-digit digs at 15. Weidman also recorded two service aces, tying her career high.
Cripe not only played tough defense behind the attack but tallied her 10th career double-double as well with 19 kills. Cripe surpassed her previous career high of 17 kills that she set in her debut as a Chippewa (17) in 2025 against High Point University.
Brenna Storz, a freshman middle blocker for CMU totaled 13 kills (.355). The night records her second double-digit kill performance this season.
Cheyenne Gunner, another freshman for Central Michigan also had a career night with her six kills.
Lilly Mullholand, a sophomore for CMU, missed the 2025 season due to injury but as found a groove down the stretch in Mid-American Conference play. Against the Golden Flashes on Wednesday night, Mullholand totaled 13 kills and hit .512 – a season high for any Chippewa in a single match this season. Mullholand also had a solo block and two block assists.
The rematch on Thursday will surely bring energy to McGuirk Arena as CMU is still in search of its first win in 2026.
For the latest news and updates on CMU Volleyball, follow the team in X (@cmuvolleyball) and on Instagram (@cmuvolleyball).
CMU dropped the match to Kent State but showed growth in many areas.
The sets went 18-25, 25-19, 26-24, 21-25 and 8-15 in McGuirk Arena on Wednesday night.
The two teams will meet again for a rematch on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m.
Career High Highlights
Freshman Audrey Hackney, a setter from Erueka, Missouri totaled 20 assists on the night for the Chippewas. Hackney, who surpassed her previous career high of 13 assists played in the full 6-2 rotation with Brytn Lyon to aid the Chippewas to a total of 62 kills – a season high for the team.
Three different Chippewas totaled double-digit kills with the help of their setters and passing.
At the helm of that passing success was sophomore Rainey Weidman. Rainey set a new career high with 28 digs, surpassing her previous career high of 16. Weidman has set three new career highs now this season in the category. Taylor Cripe was the other Chippewa with double-digit digs at 15. Weidman also recorded two service aces, tying her career high.
Cripe not only played tough defense behind the attack but tallied her 10th career double-double as well with 19 kills. Cripe surpassed her previous career high of 17 kills that she set in her debut as a Chippewa (17) in 2025 against High Point University.
Brenna Storz, a freshman middle blocker for CMU totaled 13 kills (.355). The night records her second double-digit kill performance this season.
Cheyenne Gunner, another freshman for Central Michigan also had a career night with her six kills.
Lilly Mullholand, a sophomore for CMU, missed the 2025 season due to injury but as found a groove down the stretch in Mid-American Conference play. Against the Golden Flashes on Wednesday night, Mullholand totaled 13 kills and hit .512 – a season high for any Chippewa in a single match this season. Mullholand also had a solo block and two block assists.
The rematch on Thursday will surely bring energy to McGuirk Arena as CMU is still in search of its first win in 2026.
For the latest news and updates on CMU Volleyball, follow the team in X (@cmuvolleyball) and on Instagram (@cmuvolleyball).
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KentSt
CMU
Kills
51
62
Errors
23
40
Attempts
160
190
Hitting %
.175
.116
Points
70.0
73.0
Assists
48
60
Aces
5
6
Blocks
14
5
Game Leaders
Kills
19
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
13
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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