PORTLAND, Oregon- Idaho State earns a win against Portland State 3-1 (22-25, 25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10). The Bengals outblocked the Vikings (5-3) while also finishing with a higher hitting percentage (.275 to .222).
Recap
Idaho State would earn their first two points of the set through attack errors, though the Vikings would quickly organize and play the Bengals closely for the remainder of the first set. A kill from Freshman Mia Walsh Would bring the Bengals to (22-23). Though the Vikings would create a gap that the Bengals would not be able to close and would take the first set (22-25, 25-22, 22-15, 20-25, 15-10).
PSU would go into the second set with an aggressive playing style, quickly putting up a three-point lead. ISU would play an aggressive playing style of their own and prove to be simply for Portland State. A kill from Jaydin Watts would win the Bengals the second set (25-22).
Idaho State would bring their newfound momentum into the third set. An ace from Nora Waddoups would put the Bengals on the board. A kill from Gracie Vohs would give ISU the eight-point lead they needed to take the third set 25-15.
An attack error from the Vikings followed by an ace from Nora Waddoups would put the Bengals on the Board going into the fourth set. Would play Portland closely in the first half of the set. Though the Vikings attack efforts would prove to be too much for ISU to handle. Ultimately, the Bengals would fall (20-25) in the fourth set.
The Bengals would quickly put up a four-point gap going into the fifth set. A kill from Nora Waddoups gets the Bengals going in the fifth set. A kill from Annelie Wilson would give the Bengals the gap they needed. A kill from Mia Walsh would earn the Bengals the final Set (15-10).
Mia Walsh finished the match with 17 kills and 23 dig double-double. Nora Waddoups also finished with a double-double with 44 assists and 17 digs. Freshman Bella Beatty finished with a team-high .667 hitting percentage as well as put up two kills. Outside hitter Annelie Wilson ended her night with 12 kills and 11 dig double-double. Freshman Libero Aspen Boice chipped in 19 digs to go along with six assists. Gracie Vohs also played strong with 14 kills on a .294 hitting percentage and three digs. Senior Middle blocker Jaydin Watts ended her night with 10 kills on a .421 hitting percentage along with 4 blocks.
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Following the Match in Portland the Bengals head to Flagstaff, Arizona to face the Lumberjacks. You can Watch Live on ESPN+ or follow along with livestats.
