UCO Volleyball Sweeps Twice, Miraku Earns 350th Win
The Bronchos closed their regular season with two 3-0 road victories, including coach Edgar Miraku's 350th career win.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Volleyball
UCO women's volleyball defeated Northeastern State 3-0 on Thursday and Arkansas-Fort Smith 3-0 on Friday, securing its fifth consecutive 20-win season. The Friday win was head coach Edgar Miraku's 350th career victory, lifting his record to 350-106.
Why it matters
The sweeps extend UCO's run of 20-win seasons and give the Bronchos momentum entering the MIAA Volleyball Championships. Miraku's milestone places him among the program's most successful coaches in its recent history.
UCO hit .364 with 53 kills on 118 attempts against Arkansas-Fort Smith, while Riley Roberts delivered 36 assists in that match and 25 against Northeastern State. Unterweger added 11 kills on 22 attempts in the Thursday sweep.
The players
Edgar Miraku
UCO women's volleyball head coach who reached 350 career wins with the Friday victory over Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Myla Unterweger
UCO outside hitter who led the Northeastern State match with 11 kills on 22 attempts.
Riley Roberts
UCO setter who recorded 25 assists against Northeastern State and 36 against Arkansas-Fort Smith.
The details
UCO won sets 25-15, 25-15 and 25-11 at Northeastern State on Thursday, then 25-10, 25-15 and 25-11 at Arkansas-Fort Smith on Friday. The Bronchos closed the regular season with their 12th sweep of the year.
Timeline
Thursday: UCO defeats Northeastern State 3-0.
Friday: UCO defeats Arkansas-Fort Smith 3-0 and Miraku earns his 350th career win.
Thursday of the following week: UCO faces No. 6 Emporia State as the fifth seed at the MIAA Championships in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Season Trajectory
The sweeps extend UCO's run of five consecutive 20-win seasons under Edgar Miraku, a streak that positions the program well for postseason play. Miraku's 350th win adds to a coaching résumé now at 350-106.
The sweeps set UCO's seeding for the MIAA Championships, where a Thursday matchup with No. 6 Emporia State will decide how far the Bronchos can advance. Fans planning to attend can track the bracket once it is released.
The takeaway
UCO's five straight 20-win seasons and Miraku's 350th victory show a consistent program heading into its conference tournament. The next test is Thursday's matchup with Emporia State in St. Joseph.
What happens next
UCO faces No. 6 Emporia State as the fifth seed at the MIAA Volleyball Championships in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Thursday of the following week.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Volleyball coverage across Oklahoma.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UCentral Media.
