Gallery: (1-24-2021) Volleyball vs Montana 01/24/21
POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State women's volleyball team dropped their season opener 3-2 against the University of Montana Sunday afternoon in Reed Gym in a tough five set battle.
Idaho State started the game strong, winning the first set with a dominant 25-14. The Bengals finished with a .435 attack percentage led by Sadie Gardner's six kill and Danielle Devlin's four kills on four attacks.
The second and third sets went to the Grizzlies 25-21, and 25-16 respectively. Helping the Griz was their defensive effort on the net out blocking the Bengals 10-2 between the two sets.
The Bengals didn't give up though, coming back to win the fourth set 25-18. The Bengals comeback in the fourth was helped by Freshman outside hitter Celestial Miller who recorded three kills on seven attacks.
Going into the fifth, the Griz were able to pull away and win the final set 15-8 and secure the 3-2 victory.
The Bengals finished the game out hitting the Griz .195 to .179. Devlin led the team hitting .421 with 10 kills on 19 total attacks. Taylor Meeks followed close behind hitting .400 with seven kills on 15 attacks.
Gardner led the team overall with 13 kills on 33 attacks and two errors.
The Bengals were out blocked 14-10. Meeks led the team with two solo blocks and four block assists.
Two Bengals recorded double digit digs. Mahala Bradburn led the team with 11 digs and Tracy Kennedee followed with 10.
The Bengals are back on the court tomorrow Monday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. Live Stats, Video and Audio provided by KISU will all be available. Follow along at isubengals.com to stay up to date on all the action.
