Bengals Back Home for Two-Game Week

Pocatello, ID – Following a 1-1 weekend in which the Bengals took a hard loss to the Eagles and swept their state rivals in the Vandals, they sit at 3^rd in the Big Sky just 1 win behind UNC and SAC.
 
The historically paced ISU team can sleep in their own beds this weekend as they slate to contest both Portland State and SAC at their home venue as they make a push for the regular season title in conference.
 
The team will gear up in their colorful unis as they prepare to face the Portland State Vikings on Thursday, October 24^th for their annual Pink Out in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The game will take place at Reed Gym at 7:00 PM.
 
Following this match, the Bengals will rest and prepare themselves during a short 2-day break for a tough bout versus the 2^nd place Hornets. This matinee match will occur in Pocatello this Saturday, October 26^th, at 12:00 PM.
 
Information regarding streaming and match previews can be found below:
 
QUICK SCOUT – PORTLAND STATE VS ISU
When – Thursday, October 24^th, 7:00 PM
Where – Pocatello, ID at Reed Gym
Current Record: 4-13 (3-3 conf.)
2023 Record: 16-12 (9-7 conf.)
Match History: PSU leads 27-17 all-time
Previous Match: October 12^th, 2023 (ISU W 3-1)

Streaming // Live Stats
 
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:
#21 Reese Biesemeyer, Freshman // #8 Naomi White, Sophomore – Both Biesemeyer and White have been incredibly efficient this season sitting at 1^st and 2^nd in conference in hitting percentage. Biesemeyer has 90 kills (.349) while White has recorded 123 kills (.347).
# 12 Ella Hartford, Senior – Hartford currently sits at 3^rd in conference in total assists (541) and has served as the backbone to the Viking's offense. She is also 8^th in the Big Sky in service aces with 19.


QUICK SCOUT – SACRAMENTO STATE VS ISU
When – Saturday, October 26^th, 12:00 PM
Where – Pocatello, ID at Reed Gym
Current Record: 12-7 (5-1 conf.)
2023 Record: 22-12 (13-3 conf.)
Match History: SAC leads 25-14 all-time
Previous Match: November 22^nd, 2023 (ISU L 0-3)

Streaming // Live Stats
 
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:
#8 Bridgette Smith, Senior– Smith sits atop the conference in both kills and total points leading the strong Hornets offense. Smith currently has 275 kills and 328.5 points and leads the Big Sky in service aces with 42 as well.
#4 Caitlin Volkmann, Senior – Volkmann has had a strong offensive output this season sitting at 3^rd in conference in both kills (261) and points (305.5). She also ranks 4^th in total service aces with 28.