The Miami University volleyball team will host the Miami Invitational/Best Western Classic Sept. 17 and 18, looking to build on a strong performance last weekend in Ann Arbor.

The 'Hawks took down in-state foe Wright State University Wednesday night in Oxford before going 2-1 in Michigan last weekend.

Winning three out of their last four matches has brought the Red and White to a 4-6 record overall, after starting the season 1-5. The schedule will not get easier this weekend, when Indiana University, DePaul University and Illinois State University come to Oxford. While the matches will be tough, the RedHawks believe they have the tools to play well and improve this weekend.

"I am expecting some tough matches that will challenge us and make us better," said redshirt junior outside hitter Amy Raseman. "Winning three games this last week was a step in the right direction, but we all know that we are capable of even more and crisper looking wins. Our team is gaining confidence as a well-rounded team and are striving to succeed regardless of who is on the court."

Indiana, DePaul and Illinois State all pose different threats to the young RedHawks team. Practice this week has focused on ball control and hitters' timing with the setter. If the Red and White can improve on that this weekend, they believe they have a good chance at winning all three matches against tough opponents.

"Indiana is a much improved team over last year," Miami Head Coach Carolyn Condit said. "They have a lot of players that can put the ball down, especially when they get a good pass up, and I think they will be our toughest test. If we can pass well and put the ball away on the first set, I think we can do really well against Indiana and the two other teams we face."

Miami opens the tournament at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 against DePaul at Millett. The RedHawks will then take on Illinois State at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 before closing with Indiana at 7:30 p.m.