Bengals Prepare to Take on University of Montana and Montana State

Matchup Overview 

The Bengals will return to Reed Gym Thursday night to face the Grizzlies Before heading to Bozeman to face Montana State University Saturday Afternoon. 

How To Follow 

Idaho State Vs. University of Montana 

Date: Thursday Oct 22nd 

Time: 7:00 p.m. MT 

Location: Reed Gym 

LiveStats: Isubengals.com 

Stream: ESPN+ 

Idaho State Vs. Montana State 

Date: Saturday Oct 24th  

Time: 7:00 p.m. MT 

Location: Shroyer Gym 

LiveStats: Isubengals.com 

Stream: ESPN+ 

Season Outlook 

Idaho State heads into the match after a loss against Weber State and a win against Northern Colorado last week. The Bengals will head into the match going 14-6 (6-2 Big Sky) this season. Idaho State leads the nation in digs per set for 7 weeks straight. Idaho State heads into the match, averaging 12.6 kills per set, 18.0 digs per set, and 2.5 blocks per set in the 2026 season. 

Aspen Boice goes in to the match with 337 digs, and 82 assists. Freshman Mia Walsh goes into the match with 172 kills, 37 blocks, and 194 digs. Senior middle blocker Jaydin Watts goes into the match with 183 kills, 90 blocks, and 41 digs. Annelie Wilson enters the match with 153 digs, 14 blocks, and 121 kills in season. 

Quick Scout 

Montana 

• The Grizzlies go into the match 6-13 overall 

• Montana is 2-3 in Big Sky play 

• #10 Delany Russell leads Montana with 179 kills this season 

• Setter Annika Wright leads the Grizzlies with a .389 hitting percentage 

• Sophomore Madeline Sanderson leads the team with 317 digs  

Montana State 

• The Bobcats go into the match 12-7 overall 

• Montana State is 5-3 in Big Sky play 

• Senior Joelie Spelts leads the team with 222 kills and with a .399 hitting percentage 

• #6 Teagan Jaynes leads the Bobcats with 710 assists this season 

• Libero Nicolette Noble leads Montana State with 314 digs this season 

Looking Ahead 

Following the matches against Montana and Montana State the Bengals will head to Ogden to face Weber State before Heading to Greeley to face Northern Colorado. You can watch live on ESPN+ or follow along with LiveStats.