University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Monday, January 25
Greeley, Colo.
6 p.m. MT
University of Northern Colorado
1-1,1-1Big Sky
3
vs
0
Montana State
1-1,1-1Big Sky
1
2
3
F
Montana St.
18
26
22
0
Northern Colo.
25
28
25
3
Photo by: Ragen Wareham
Volleyball rebounds with sweep over Montana State
1/25/2021 9:08:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
State GREELEY, Colo. – Back on track.
After losing in three sets to Montana State just 24-hours prior, Northern Colorado returned the favor with a resounding sweep, 3-0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-22).
Though Montana State raced out to an early lead, the Bears responded quickly and swiftly.
Almost immediately, UNC's right-side attack found its rhythm. The tandem of Rachel Hickman and Lauren Hinrichs caused problems early and often.
MSU rallied back to briefly take the lead late but stellar serving from Michaela Boon helped the Bears rattle off nine points to close it out.
Kailey Jo Ince (7 kills) and Taylor Muff (8 Kills) added variation from the left side.
Defensively, the Bears' improvement from a day ago would not go unnoticed. Northern Colorado mustered a .938 reception percentage, Muff and Schultz led the way with nine digs apiece and the team racked up nine blocks.
Post-match Thoughts
Game Notes
Northern Colorado hits the road for the first time this season. The Bears will face Eastern Washington next Sunday and Monday. The matches are set for 3 p.m. MT each day.
It'll be a quick turnaround for Northern Colorado. The Bears reset to face Montana State one last time on Monday at 6 p.m. MT.
After losing in three sets to Montana State just 24-hours prior, Northern Colorado returned the favor with a resounding sweep, 3-0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-22).
Though Montana State raced out to an early lead, the Bears responded quickly and swiftly.
Almost immediately, UNC's right-side attack found its rhythm. The tandem of Rachel Hickman and Lauren Hinrichs caused problems early and often.
Hickman finished with a game-high and now season-best 17 kills while Hinrichs added seven kills and a block.S1 | A kill for the Bears to get things started‼️#BearsStrong #BigSkyVB pic.twitter.com/UVOXi279Wa
— UNC Bears Volleyball (@UNC_BearsVB) January 26, 2021
MSU rallied back to briefly take the lead late but stellar serving from Michaela Boon helped the Bears rattle off nine points to close it out.
Sophomore middle blocker Cece Huhn made her imprint on the contest in the second set. Two of her three blocks came at crucial moments for the Cascade, Wisconsin, native.S1 | Set point‼️#BearsStrong #BigSkyVB pic.twitter.com/8sKiySJa5u
— UNC Bears Volleyball (@UNC_BearsVB) January 26, 2021
By the third set, UNC's offense was rolling. Senior setter Daisy Schultz found ways to get everyone involved, finishing with 37 assists and two kills on the evening.S2 | ROOFED‼️#BearsStrong #BigSkyVB pic.twitter.com/rMhL4dmQeK
— UNC Bears Volleyball (@UNC_BearsVB) January 26, 2021
Kailey Jo Ince (7 kills) and Taylor Muff (8 Kills) added variation from the left side.
Defensively, the Bears' improvement from a day ago would not go unnoticed. Northern Colorado mustered a .938 reception percentage, Muff and Schultz led the way with nine digs apiece and the team racked up nine blocks.
Post-match Thoughts
Game Notes
- Michaela Boon dialed up four aces. She's dished out four aces in each of the last two games. The Bears racked up seven aces on the night.
- Rachel Hickman led the way with 17 kills.
- Taylor Muff was targeted 26 times on serve receive, boasting a perfect 1.000 reception percentage.
- Cece Huhn was a force in the middle, tallying three total blocks.
Northern Colorado hits the road for the first time this season. The Bears will face Eastern Washington next Sunday and Monday. The matches are set for 3 p.m. MT each day.
It'll be a quick turnaround for Northern Colorado. The Bears reset to face Montana State one last time on Monday at 6 p.m. MT.
Team Stats
MSU
UNC
Kills
32
45
Errors
15
17
Attempts
99
118
Hitting %
.172
.237
Points
45
61
Assists
32
42
Aces
4
7
Blocks
9
9
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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