FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Volleyball returns to MIAA action this weekend as the Lions visit Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State.

The Lions will visit the Griffons at 6 p.m. Friday before taking on the Bearcats at 7 p.m. Saturday. Both matches will be streamed on the MIAA Network with live stats available at uafortsmithlions.com.

NOTES:

LAST WEEK: UAFS went 3-1 in its final four nonconference matches, splitting with Southeastern Oklahoma and defeating East Central and Northeastern State.

AOTW: Setter Mayli Whetter was named the MIAA Setter of the Week after averaging 10.82 assists per set. She had two double-doubles and had a season-high 54 assists against East Central.

AROUND THE LEAGUE: Lydia Pitts ranks fifth in the MIAA with 3.24 kills per set with Whetter ranking fourth in assists at 8.71 per set.

SCOUTING MW: The No. 10 Griffons are 19-3, 7-1 MIAA with an 11-3 record at home. Missouri Western ranks second in the MIAA in numerous statistical categories while leading the league in aces. Middle Mackenzie Peters is second in the MIAA with 1.41 blocks per set while libero Anna Weberg tops the league with 5.49 digs per set.

SCOUTING NW: The Bearcats are 7-14, 4-4 MIAA but have been swept in their last four matches. Northwest allows the most aces per set at 1.88. Libero Ellery Luhring is second in the MIAA with 5.28 digs per set.

THE SERIES: The Lions are 2-3 against Missouri Western all-time and 3-1 versus Northwest Missouri State.