GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – The Green Bay volleyball team looks to stay hot this weekend, hitting the road after a four match win streak in Horizon League play. The Phoenix (8-7, 4-0 HL), will take on Wright State Friday night. On Saturday, Green Bay will travel to IUPUI for their sixth Horizon League match.    

THIS WEEKEND

Friday, Oct. 6
Wright State 3, Green Bay 2 (FINAL)

Saturday, Oct. 7
at IUPUI (7-10, 3-1 HL) | 3 p.m. CT (Indianapolis, Indiana) |  Watch: ESPN3  /  LIVE STATS

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OPPONENT OUTLOOK
Wright State is looking to keep their momentum going after defeating Cleveland State last weekend. The Raiders fell during their first three matches of Horizon League play after winning every match of the Chicago State Invitational. The team currently ranks first in the Horizon League in digs, with an average of 17.88 per match. Senior libero Jessie Thornton sits at number five in the conference with an average of 4.35 digs per game. On the other side of the net, middle hitter Megan Hopkins sits at number three for hitting percentage with a .386 and 49 kills. The Raiders currently rank number eight in the Horizon League.
Series History: Wright State leads the series with 29 wins and 27 losses. Green Bay is 4-0 in the last four matches against the Raiders. 

IUPUI ranks number three in the Horizon League after earning wins over Wright State, Northern Kentucky and Youngstown State. The Jaguars started their season strong, putting up two wins in two days in Florida. The Jaguars rank number two in blocks, averaging 2.25 per game. They sit at number one in the conference for service aces, with 16 from both Elizabeth Scott and Maggie Gibson. Jessica Helms is currently number four in the league for digs, earning her second consecutive recognition of defensive player of the week.   
Series History: Green Bay leads the series with 4 wins and 3 losses. This match will mark the eighth time the Phoenix have played the Jaguars and the first time as league foes.

STARTING HOT
Green Bay sits at number one in the conference, going undefeated since league play began. Their four Horizon League wins increased their overall record to 8-7 so far this season, getting over the .500 mark after challenging itself outside of league play.

TEAM LEADERS
After four League matches, Lydia DeWeese ranks number one in the conference with a .370 hitting percentage. Her kill percentage, 3.57, puts her at number three in the league. Maddie Yoss earned her way to the number one position for assists, averaging 11.65 per set. Taylor Totka ranks number seven with service aces, with an average of .30.

CHASING HISTORY
With two wins this weekend, Green Bay will set a new program record for best start in league play with a 6-0 record. The Phoenix opened last season with a 5-0 record before dropping its first match of the year. 
 
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