ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – MoWest Volleyball (10-5, 2-2 MIAA) travels south for a weekend road trip to face two MIAA opponents, opening play on Friday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. against the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, followed by a Saturday matchup at 2 p.m. versus No. 4 Central Oklahoma.

Fans can watch both matches live on the MIAA Network, with live stats available on gogriffons.com.

Arkansas–Fort Smith (11-5, 2-2 MIAA) enters the weekend on a two-match win streak and looks to defend its home floor, where the Lions are 1-1 this season. UAFS has performed well both away (4-2) and at neutral sites (6-2).

Saturday's matchup will see the Griffons take on one of the nation's top programs in Central Oklahoma (17-1, 3-1 MIAA). The Bronchos opened the season with 17 straight wins before dropping their first match this past weekend. Ranked No. 4 nationally, UCO has been dominant at home with a 7-1 record in Edmond.

This weekend will be a good test for the Griffons as they look to build off the momentum from sweeping Fort Hays State on Saturday, Oct. 4.

What's next
MoWest returns home for a three-match week inside the Looney Complex. The Griffons host Northwest Missouri State on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. Action continues on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. against Pittsburg State, followed by a Saturday afternoon matchup versus Newman at 1 p.m.