POCATELLO, Idaho- Idaho State earned a win against Southern Utah Saturday afternoon. The Bengals outblocked the thunderbirds 15-3 while also finishing with a higher hitting percentage (.245 to .150). 

Recap 

The first set started Strong with an early two-point lead from the Bengals. Though Southern would quickly follow it up with a point of their own. Idaho State would quickly create a gap that SUU would be unable able to catch up too. A kill from Annelie Wilson would win the Bengals the first set (25-20,25-12,18-25,25-16). 

High off the win from the first set Annelie Wilson would put the Bengals on the board in the second. ISU would very quickly out pace the thunderbirds, putting up a 12-point lead that Southern would not be unable to keep up with. A kill from Gracie Vohs would earn the Bengals the second set (25-12). 

Southern would come back with vengeance in the third set. The Thunderbirds would put up a six-point lead that ISU would be unable to recover from. The Bengals would give SUU nine of their points from attack errors. Ultimately giving the Thunderbirds, the win (18-25). 

The Bengals would come back in the fourth set, playing the Thunderbirds almost point for point in the start. Though ISU would quickly put up a nine-point lead proving to be to dominate for Southern to handle. A kill from Sophomore Daelyn Harris would win the Bengals the Final set (25-16). 

Outside Hitter Annelie Wilson led the offensive attack game with 18 kills and 10 dig double-double.  Freshman Mia Walsh also finished with a double-double with 12 kills and 13 digs. Gracie finished the match strong with eight kills, five blocks, and three digs. Setter Kadence Marsh ended the match with a team-high of 21 assists to go along with her six digs. Libero Aspen Boice finished the match strong with 22 digs and nine assists. Nora Waddoups ended the match with 17 assists and seven digs. 

Bengal Bites 

• Annelie Wilson finished with her sixth double-double 

• Annelie Wilson finished with her second highest hitting percentage (.395) 

• Bella Beatty finished with a team-high in blocks (10) 

• Aspen Boice Had a team-high with 22 digs 

• Mia Walsh finishes with her 11th double-double this season 

Next Up 

The Bengals head to Portland to face the Vikings followed by the Lumberjacks in Flagstaff, Arizona. You can watch live on ESPN+ or follow along with LiveStats.