Oct. 14, 2005
Box Score
Pocatello, ID--Despite a Herculean 22-kill, 27-dig effort from senior Felice Yocopis, Idaho State dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 match to Montana Friday night at Reed Gym. The Bengals will look to get back on track Saturday when the team hosts Montana State at 7 p.m.
"Every Big Sky match is going to be a battle," said ISU head coach Mike Welch. "Montana came into league play with a very impressive non-conference record. They are a talented team."
After winning game one 30-25, Idaho State fell 20-30 in game two before coming back to win game three 30-27. Montana tied things up a 2-2 with a 30-22 win in game four to force the game five. The Grizz then snuck away with a 13-15 win in game five to secure the match.
The loss drops the Bengals to 8-12 overall, 2-4 in Big Sky play. Montana improves to 11-9 overall, 1-5 in league play.
Yocopis, playing with a broken finger on her right hand, notched an impressive double-double with a match-high 22 kills and 27 digs. The senior outside hitter collected her 22 kills with just nine errors on 68 total attacks. She also recorded two assists, a service ace, and two blocks.
"Felice was impressive tonight," said Welch. "She's playing with a bad hand right now and it hurts, but you wouldn't have known that tonight."
Nikki Havens helped ISU with 14 kills on 47 attacks. Bri Beal collected 15 digs, while Katie Hurst added 11. Amanda Bevens and Lisa Bushman split the setting duties with 25 and 23 assists, respectively.
Claudia Houle led Montana with 21 kills and 18 digs. EvaLyn Whithead had 14 kills and Audrey Jensen added 10 more to help the Grizzlies to the win.
Idaho State will continue Big Sky play on Saturday when the team hosts Montana State at 7 p.m.
