The Bulldogs will  host 20th-ranked Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday night in Pershing Arena.

Prior to the match against UNO, the Bulldogs will recognize their three graduating seniors - Lauren Graybeal, Erin Hattey and Krysta Tholen - for their contributions to the Truman athletics program during the past four years.

#19 Truman vs. #20 Nebraska-Omaha, 6:00 pm - Saturday

- The Bulldogs found themselves sitting fifth in the second NCAA South Central regional poll and were one of six MIAA teams ranked in the top-eight. A new poll will not be released until Thursday, Nov. 12 prior to the bracket’s release on Sunday, Nov. 15.

- Truman has shown two statistical oddities - in the areas of road record and record in close sets - when considering the overall youth of this year’s squad. The Bulldogs have been better on the road (6-3) than at home (5-4) this season while also posting a 35-20 record in sets decided by less than five points. The ‘Dogs are also 7-2 in sets that go beyond 25 points (ex., 26-24).

- Truman is hitting .199 as a team and is holding opponents to a .167 clip. The Bulldogs are   12-0 this season when foes hit lower than .149 in the match.

- Freshman Megan Sharpe leads the squad in kills (347), kills/set (3.10), hitting percentage (.366) and blocks (91).

- Truman’s No. 19 ranking in this week’s AVCA coaches’ top-25 poll marked the 137th straight week that the Bulldogs found themselves in the poll.

Courtesy Truman State University