
The Western Michigan Broncos squared off against the Auburn Tigers in their first round of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Playoffs. The Broncos claimed a massive victory over the Tigers to qualify for the next round of playoffs and inch closer to the NCAA Championship.
The Broncos entered the match with a regular season record of 30-2 and were already the favorites to take the win. Unfortunately for the Auburn Tigers, their 2023 postseason journey lasted for just one match. In fact, the Broncos stomped the Tigers down with a clean sweep,
Western Michigan Broncos trample over the NCAA Championship hopes of Auburn
On 30th November, the Western Michigan Broncos dominated their fixture against Auburn right from the get-go. Showcasing a brilliant offensive and defensive output, the Broncos instantly seized the first two sets in the NCAA first-round opener. WMU Volleyball tweeted about the triumph of its team on its official X account.
THE BRONCOS ARE MOVING ON!!! Western Michigan takes down No. 7 Auburn in straights to advance to the second round of the @NCAAVolleyball Championship!#BroncosReign pic.twitter.com/Uh6snro6mP
— WMU Volleyball (@WMUVolleyball) November 30, 2023
The tweet carried the caption, “THE BRONCOS ARE MOVING ON!!! Western Michigan takes down No. 7 Auburn in straights to advance to the second round of the @NCAAVolleyball Championship!” The Broncos didn’t allow the Tigers to surpass the 20-point mark in any of the three sets.
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Western Michigan players subdued Auburn to 18 and then 17 points in the first and the second sets. Eventually, Auburn fell in the third set at 19 points as the WMU Broncos won their NCAA first-round opener. Will they be able to advance further in the tournament and eventually claim the NCAA Championship?
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