TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State will host its first volleyball matches since the early 1980s this Friday, when they face Missouri Southern and Central Missouri on Saturday. 

The RiverHawks (1-9) will host a free kids' clinic after Friday's match, with admission free for the Missouri Southern game.  Fans will also be encouraged to wear green on Friday.  On Saturday, fans can sport their best camo at the nest for the match theme. 

Poliana Lazarini leads NSU with 67 kills and 70 digs.  Freshman Tiyana Bhatte has 53 digs and 3.15 assists per set. 

Both meetings this weekend will be first-time matchups; the RiverHawks have played at Missouri Southern to start the season.

Northeastern State vs. Missouri Southern  // Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.

Scouting the Lions
- Missouri Southern (5-6) went 2-1 last week with wins over Southern Arkansas and Union (Tenn.)
- The Lions have a hitting percentage of .198 and 11.8 assists per set.

Northeastern State vs. Central Missouri  // Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. 

Scouting the Jennies
- Central Missouri (7-4) appeared in the AVCA poll this season and was receiving votes last week.
- The Jennies are hitting a .221 clip and have won their last four matches in a row heading into this weekend's matches.