NATCHITOCHES, La. – The Northwestern State Demons return home to face the McNeese Cowgirls in Southland Conference volleyball action Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Prather Coliseum.

All fans are encouraged to wear purple for 'Purple Reign" night in support of the Demons as they return home from a four-match road trip.

The Demons (1-19, 0-6 SLC) enter Wednesday's match led by senior Deja Benjamin in kills with 147 (2.2 k/s). Redshirt freshman Jade Longlad continues to lead the Southland in aces with 35. The Calgary, Canada native, Longlad is tied for 15th in the nation.

Freshman Emmarie McFarland leads the way for the Demons defensively. The Alvin, Texas native has 218 digs for the season which is 10th in the conference. Redshirt freshman Reagan Hamm has 280 assists for NSU.

The Cowgirls' (5-13, 1-5 SLC) comes seniors D'Nari Mills and Kayla Wilson. The duo has combined for 246 kills with Mills recording 174 and Wilson 172. Freshman Kinga Ziolkowska leads the way as the setter with 352 assists which puts her 10th in the league.

As for the head-to-head, McNeese has had the upper hand for much of the series history. The Cowgirls lead the all-time series 51-18 and have won four straight including eight of the last 10.