The Tiffin University volleyball team continues to inch closer to GLIAC Postseason play, seeking to qualify for the first time since 2010. The Dragons will have three cracks at qualification, starting this weekend with games against Davenport and Purdue Northwest.

Tiffin University vs. Davenport University

GLIAC Standings:

Last Matchup: The Dragons dominated Davenport back in September, sending the Panthers back to Michigan in straight sets. The match took less than 90 minutes, with Tiffin collecting 10 service aces compared to one for Davenport.

Plummeting Panthers: Davenport has really hit the skids in their last 10 games, posting a 3-7 mark. During their sluggish 10 game stretch, five of the seven losses have been in straight sets. 

Dangerous Den: Davenport is a different team at home posting a 5-2 record. Of the three victories in their last 11 games, two of those wins came at home. Statistically, Davenport is averaging .30 more service aces at home versus on the road. Defensively, Davenport is more aggressive in their den, collecting 56 more total blocks, 1.42 more blocks per set at home than on the road. 

Huffman On The Hunt: Jenna Huffman has been racking up kills at an incredible rate, nailing down her 300th this year against Cedarville in a win last Tuesday. In 17 of Tiffin's 28 matches this year, Jenna has finished with double digit kills. In her last five GLIAC games Jenna has collected 62 kills. She leads Tiffin in kills and kills per set, and is 3rd in the GLIAC in total kills.

Players To Watch:

Krissy Dill: The senior outside hitter is leading the Panthers in kills with 297, kills per set with 3.54, and is second in digs with 287.

Sydney Tracer: Leading the Panthers in assists with 627, averaging 7.46 per set.

Tiffin University vs. Purdue University Northwest

Last Matchup: In their first-ever meeting, Tiffin tamed the Pride to the tune of 3-1. The Dragons didn't play their best that September evening, hitting at a slim .196 clip and committing nine service errors. 

Tough Transition: The Pride have had a rough go of it this year, winning only one conference game. They've dropped four straight matches and 11 of their last 12. Thus far, the Pride have lost 21 matches, with 17 coming in straight sets.

The Unsung Hero: Danielle Hicks has been the complimentary piece the Dragons have needed this year. When Hicks registers 10 or more kills, the Dragons are 8-3 this year. When Tiffin has needed a boost, Danielle has been there, posting some of her best numbers in the biggest games. Hicks logged a career high 15 kills in a win at Saginaw Valley State, and has posted 14 kills five times this year with Tiffin winning 4 of the 5.

Lattimore Keeps Digging:

Tiffin's defensive specialist Taylor Lattimore has had quite a career, logging 2341 digs. She needs 147 more digs to become the GLIAC's all-time leader. Lattimore is 3rd in the Tiffin record book in career digs, needing only 53 more to move into 2nd. To move inside the NCAA's career top-30 she needs 53 more digs.