Story of the Match:
The MSU-Northern Skylights volleyball team lost in their first match back against Embry-Riddle on Thursday night in Butte, Montana. The MSU-Northern Skylights lost in four sets (22-25, 25-23, 25-21, and 25-23). The first set was a battle, as the Skylights finished the match 5-0 to take the set. The Skylights took the momentum into the second set taking the lead 12-7. The Eagles went on a 10-2 run to take the lead. The Skylights battled, but couldn't get over the hump.

In the third set, the Skylights took the lead early on, as Embry-Riddle come back in the second half of the set to take the set. The fourth set was a nail bitter, but Embry-Riddle just came out on top to take the match.

Stars of the Match:
The Skylights were led by Alana Graves with 16 kills on the night and a hitting percentage of .464. Josie Hasler added 12 kills. Baily Egan led the team in digs with 14. Emily Feller led the Skylights with 27 assists.

The Eagles were led by Dalia Haase with 14 kills hitting a percent of .448. Sydney Sniffen led the team in digs with 17, as Katie Rolle led in assists with 47.

Stats of the Match:
The MSU-Northern had a hitting percentage of .201 on the day, while the Eagles hit .212. Northern also had 74 digs to Embry-Riddle 81.

The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 0-1 in their season.

Next:
The Skylights will play tomorrow night against Our Lady of the Lake University at 4 p.m. in Butte, Montana.