Volleyball Wins Final Match in Omaha

Box Score

POCATELLO, Idaho – Volleyball concluded the Nebraska-Omaha tournament with a 2-1 record after defeating Abilene Christian 3-1 on Aug. 31 in Omaha, Nebraska.
 
Junior Aubrie Steiner led the team with 12 kills and 18 digs for a .365 attacking percentage. Senior Haylie Keck had 11 kills followed by senior Brooke Pehrson with 10 kills for a .375 attacking percentage, two blocks, and two aces. Junior Chelsea Vaughan recorded 36 assists, two blocks, and one ace in the match. Sophomore Mahala Bradburn totaled 15 digs and senior Kayla Ledezma totaled 13.
 
Idaho State dominated the first two sets, 25-15 and 25-14. The third set was a close 25-22 drop to Abilene Christian. The Bengals fought through the fourth set and come out on top, 25-21.
 
"I liked the way we competed today," Head Coach Sammi Stuart said. "We learned how to stop some runs and get on runs of our own. Our goal was to be good in the play we are in and see what happened."
 
The Bengals return home to host Utah Valley on Sept. 3 in Reed Gym at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for kids, and free for ISU students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or call 208-282-FANS for tickets and information.

Video streaming will be available on Pluto TV channel 543. Live Stats and Audio will also be available for the match.