DAEMAN ODOM | EMU | MIDDLE
Odom, a sophomore from Virginia Beach, Va., was ever-present at the net in EMU's first four matches of the season, which included a trio of five-set outings. Odom posted 23 total blocks including six solo efforts to go with four digs and 23 kills at a .365 clip. On Friday against Wittenberg (L, 3-1) and Thiel (L, 3-2), Odom combined for 10 kills and 10 total blocks with a trio of solo stuffs. On Saturday against Westminster (Mo.)(L, 3-2) and Marian (Wis.)(W, 3-2), again had an even split of offense and defense with 13 kills and 13 total blocks with three solo rejections against Westminster.

DEREK DIAZ | EMU | OUTSIDE
Diaz, a junior from Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, was both busy (129 swings) and productive (55 kills) in the first four matches of EMU's season that included a trio of five-set outings. On Friday against Wittenberg (L, 3-1) and Thiel (L, 3-2), Diaz combined for 17 kills with an ace, 12 digs, and a pair of block assists. On Saturday against Westminster (Mo.)(L, 3-2) and Marian (Wis.)(W, 3-2), Diaz notched 20 and 18 kills, respectively while hitting over. 350 in both matches. He combined for three assists, two aces, 16 digs, and four total blocks.