Montana Western Volleyball Falls to Montana Tech 3-0 Wednesday

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UMW Sports Press Release

BUTTE, Mont. – The Montana Western volleyball team (3-6, 2-1 FC) were upended by Montana Tech (7-2, 3-0 FC) 3-0 Wednesday evening in Butte.

"Tonight was a great opportunity for us to learn about the things we need to work on and the things we need to capitalize on," Head Coach Katie Lovett said. "The middles did a great job offensively and we are looking forward to playing at home this weekend."

MATCH SUMMARY

The teams traded points for most of the opening frame, however the hosts managed to pull away at the end, taking set one 25-20. Montana Tech got hot in the second, winning 25-14 to take the 2-0 lead. The Bulldogs put up a fight in set three, but the Orediggers once again pulled away at the end and earned the sweep 25-20.

LEADERBOARD

Jordan Olson paced the team in kills with seven while Jaiden Perez led the way in hitting percentage (.333).
Sophie Worden and Megan Hardman recorded a team-high 12 assists each.
Taylor Ketchum registered a team-best 11 digs.
Kennedy Lingenfelter shared the game-high with 3.0 blocks.
Worden, Savana Warburton, and Morgyn Harrison each landed one ace in the contest.