POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State volleyball team dropped a tough five-set match against the Montana State Bobcats 3-2 (25-23, 21-25, 20-25, 25-16, 10-15)
The Bengals won Set 1 25-23. The set began with the Bengals quickly going down 2-7 against the bobcats. ISU steadily chipped away at the lead before tying the set at 12-12 after a MSU attack error. The Bengals.
The Bobcats would come back and win Sets 2 and 3 with scores of 25-21 and 25-20.
The Bengals didn't give up, coming back in the 4th Set and winning 25-16 to force the deciding set.
In the 5th, the Bengals and Bobcats traded points until after an 8-8 tie MSU was able to pull away and win the Set 15-10 and the match 3-2.
The Bengals hit .169 on the night. Taylor Meeks lead the team with 14 Kills. Sadie Gardner followed with 11 kills and Kennedee Tracy with 10.
The Bengals out blocked the Bobcats lead by Meeks' eight blocks.
ISU had another strong night from the service line with eight service aces to MSU's four. Andri Dewey lead the team with five and Mahala Bradburn followed with two.
The Bengals are back in action tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m.
Visit isubengals.com to follow along with the action and receive news and updates about the team as it comes in.
