ST. GEORGE, Utah- Idaho State falls in straight sets to Utah Tech Saturday Afternoon. The Bengals were outhit by the Bison 45-26, while the Bison also finished with a higher hitting percentage (.028 to .318).
Recap
While the Bengals would score the first point of set one, the Bisons would quickly surpass them and the Bengal's would not lead the match again until set three ultimately finishing 0-3 (17-25,10-25, 20-25).
Idaho State would be unable to recover from the loss of the first set. Utah Tech would lead early in the second set 7-3. Idaho State Would be unable to catch up with the Bisons. Idaho State earned five out of the ten points in the second set from service errors made by Utah Tech. Though the Bisons would untimely take the second set 10-25.
The Bengals would state the third set playing much better ball. Playing the Bisons closely the entire set. Idaho State would lead by as many as two points before the Bisons would make their move. Utah Tech would quickly grow a four-point lead on the Bengals proving to be too much for them to handle, as they would fall 20-25 in the final set.
Freshman Mia Walsh would end the match with nine digs and seven kills on a .318 hitting percentage. Annelie Wilson finished with seven kills on a .083 hitting percentage. This is Wilsons fifth worst hitting percentage of the season. Senior Middle Blocker Jaydin watts finished her night with two kills on a -.231 hitting percentage and five blocks. This is Watts' second worst hitting percent in her career and her fourth hitting percentage in the negatives. #18 Kadence Marsh finished the match with a team-high in assists with eight.
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Next Up
Following the match in Utah, the Bengals return home to Reed Gym to face Weber State Tuesday, Oct 13th. You can watch live on ESPN+ or follow along with LiveStats.
