Story of the Match:
The MSU-Northern Skylights volleyball team lost in a Frontier Conference matchup against Montana Western on Senior Night in Havre, Montana. The MSU-Northern Skylights lost in three sets (25-27, 15-25, and 19-25). The Skylights pulled ahead early in the first set taking the lead 9-4.The Bulldogs were able to come back to tie the game, as the score went back and forth until the end when Montana Western went on a 6-3 run to take the set.
The Bulldogs jumped on Northern early taking the lead 19-6. The Skylights battled back, but it wasn't enough to win. In the third set, Montana Western jumped on Northern again to take the lead early 18-10. The Skylights battle back going on a 6-3 run, but the Bulldogs were able to finish the game with a win.
Stars of the Match:
The Skylights were led by Macee Murphy, who tallied 12 kills with a hitting percentage of .357. Jessalyn Chvilicek added nine kills. Kaitlin Murdock led the team in digs with 15. Emily Feller led the team in assists with 35.
The Bulldogs were led by Jazi Smith, who each had 10 kills with a hitting percentage of .391. Peyton Vogl added nine kills and a hitting percentage of .350. Kaylee Fritz led the team with 23 assists in the match. Smith also led the team with 12 digs.
Stats of the Match:
MSU-Northern had a hitting percentage of .112 on the day, while Montana Western hit .206. The Skylights had 31 assists, as the Bulldogs had 39. Northern also had 57 digs to Montana Western 57. The Skylights had 41 kills, as Montana Western had 33. Â
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 11-9 overall.
Next:
The Skylights will be on the road for there last two games for Conference. They will play Montana Tech on November 4 at 7 p.m. Then they will head to Carroll College on November 5 at 2 p.m.
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