The Montana State University-Northern Skylights wrapped up their 2026 regular-season home schedule with two tough Frontier Conference matchups against Montana Tech and Montana Western on Nov. 6-7.
Northern battled Montana Tech through four competitive sets Friday night before falling 3-1 (23-25, 25-16, 22-25, 28-30). The Skylights then faced Montana Western on Saturday, dropping a 3-0 decision (13-25, 22-25, 10-25).
Friday's matchup featured a strong offensive effort from several Skylights.
Macy Uffelman and
Josie Hasler led Northern with 12 kills apiece, while
Kendall Scheffelmear added seven kills. Uffelman also contributed 24 digs, giving her a double-double.
Emily Bird paced the offense with 20 assists, while
Kambria Maloy led the defensive effort with 31 digs. Scheffelmear contributed four total blocks, and
Caleigh Case added two.
The Skylights showed their resilience in the fourth set, battling Montana Tech into extra points before the Orediggers closed out the match, 30-28. Northern finished with 45 kills and 112 digs.
Saturday's matchup against Montana Western proved challenging for the Skylights, as the Bulldogs took the opening set 25-13. Northern made a stronger push in the second set, recording 15 kills and keeping the score close before Western pulled away for a 25-22 win. The Bulldogs closed the match with a 25-10 third-set victory.
Kendall Scheffelmear led Northern with six kills, while
Caleigh Case added five and
Macy Uffelman finished with four.
Kambria Maloy led the defensive effort with 22 digs, followed by Uffelman with 12 and
Josie Hasler with 10.
Emily Bird recorded 10 assists, while
Addison Falls Down added nine assists. Case led the Skylights at the net with two blocks.
The Skylights finished the match with 25 kills and 73 digs against a Montana Western team that recorded 49 kills and 95 digs.
Northern now turns its attention to the Frontier Conference Tournament, scheduled for Nov. 12-14 in Helena, Montana.
Northern Individual Leaders
Montana Tech (Nov. 6)
Montana Western (Nov. 7)
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