University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, November 28
Sacramento, Calif.
5:30 pm
University of Northern Colorado
24-7
3
vs
1
Montana
7-23
1
2
3
4
F
Montana
16
25
16
10
1
Northern Colorado
25
22
25
25
3
Bears Dominate Griz in Quarterfinals
11/28/2019 8:07:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
UNC volleyball advanced to the Big Sky semifinals with a 3-1 win over Montana
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – It was a dominant performance by the top-seeded UNC volleyball team in the quarterfinals of the Big Sky Tournament on Thursday night defeating Montana 3-1 (25-16, 22-25, 25-16, 25-10).
The Bears hit an outstanding .403 for the match with only nine attack errors over the four sets.
Big Sky MVP Daisy Schultz was consistent in delivering the ball all over the floor as four Bears finished the game with seven or more kills. Schultz had 49 assists on the night adding in four kills of her own and six digs.
Kailey Jo Ince was the team leader in kills with 18 and a .441 attack percentage. Fellow outside hitter Taylor Muff had 14 kills and hit .429. Up the middle, Lauren Hinrichs and Cece Huhn added in eight and seven kills each. Huhn hit .462 for the night and Hinrichs .316.
It was the service line that allowed Northern Colorado to separate themselves from Montana in the first set. The team went on a 6-0 run to go from up 9-8 to 15-8. Kyndall Feather had three straight aces during the run. As a team UNC hit .500 in the set.
The second set was the only set Northern Colorado's offense hit below .390 for the match as they fell in a back and forth battle 25-22.
In the third Northern Colorado's offense got back on track behind the arm of Ince and her nine kills. UNC hit .394 for the set and used a 9-1 run early to put distance between them and the Griz.
What They Said
Game Notes
- The .403 attack percentage was the third-best of the season for UNC.
- UNC had 13 service aces on Thursday night, led by Taylor Muff's four.
- Senior Taylor Els led Northern Colorado with 19 digs and Jadyn McCartney was the only other Bear in double figures with 10.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado advances to the Big Sky semifinals for the sixth time in school history and second straight season. UNC will face the winner of the Montana State-Sacramento State match at 7 pm PT/8 pm MT.
To stay up to date on all things UNC volleyball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsVB.
The Bears hit an outstanding .403 for the match with only nine attack errors over the four sets.
Big Sky MVP Daisy Schultz was consistent in delivering the ball all over the floor as four Bears finished the game with seven or more kills. Schultz had 49 assists on the night adding in four kills of her own and six digs.
Kailey Jo Ince was the team leader in kills with 18 and a .441 attack percentage. Fellow outside hitter Taylor Muff had 14 kills and hit .429. Up the middle, Lauren Hinrichs and Cece Huhn added in eight and seven kills each. Huhn hit .462 for the night and Hinrichs .316.
It was the service line that allowed Northern Colorado to separate themselves from Montana in the first set. The team went on a 6-0 run to go from up 9-8 to 15-8. Kyndall Feather had three straight aces during the run. As a team UNC hit .500 in the set.
Count them with us that's 1⃣-2⃣-3⃣ straight aces for @kyndall_feather!🐻🏐 #GoUNCBears #BigSkyVB pic.twitter.com/YGy67Dk6V1
— UNC Bears Volleyball (@UNC_BearsVB) November 29, 2019
The second set was the only set Northern Colorado's offense hit below .390 for the match as they fell in a back and forth battle 25-22.
In the third Northern Colorado's offense got back on track behind the arm of Ince and her nine kills. UNC hit .394 for the set and used a 9-1 run early to put distance between them and the Griz.
Carrying momentum with them from the third set UNC jumped out to a 6-1 lead and never looked back. Northern Colorado hit .545 in the final set to Montana's .000 advancing to Friday night's semifinal.Bonk off the head by @KaileyInce21! She has 16 kills in the set.🐻🏐 #GoUNCBears #BigSkyVB pic.twitter.com/ffr4OZnuzg
— UNC Bears Volleyball (@UNC_BearsVB) November 29, 2019
What They Said
Head Coach @LyndseyOates on tonight's Big Sky Quarterfinal win over Montana 3-1. 🐻🏐 #GoUNCBears #BigSkyVB https://t.co/IyYZnzwSxh
— UNC Bears Volleyball (@UNC_BearsVB) November 29, 2019
Game Notes
- The .403 attack percentage was the third-best of the season for UNC.
- UNC had 13 service aces on Thursday night, led by Taylor Muff's four.
- Senior Taylor Els led Northern Colorado with 19 digs and Jadyn McCartney was the only other Bear in double figures with 10.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado advances to the Big Sky semifinals for the sixth time in school history and second straight season. UNC will face the winner of the Montana State-Sacramento State match at 7 pm PT/8 pm MT.
To stay up to date on all things UNC volleyball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @UNC_BearsVB.
Team Stats
UM
NC
Kills
41
59
Errors
16
9
Attempts
113
124
Hitting %
.221
.403
Points
47.0
78.0
Assists
37
52
Aces
2
13
Blocks
4.0
6.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
18
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
14
Aces
4
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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