TAHLEQUAH -- Northeastern State volleyball returns home this Friday evening for Dig Pink Night to take on Arkansas-Fort Smith in a non-conference match.

Earlier this season, the RiverHawks (1-20) faced the Lions in MIAA play and lost 3-0 in Fort Smith. Poliana Lazarini led NSU with six kills in that match. She is second on the team with 103 kills and leads with 152 digs. Ashlyn Tag has a team-high 117 kills and hit .300 in NSU's last match against Pittsburg State.

UAFS (15-10) has lost its last seven matches against MIAA schools and has a 4-4 record on the road. Against MIAA teams, the Lions rank 12th in points scored per set (13.96) and 11th in hitting percentage (.144).

Friday's match will start at 5 p.m.