The Basics
Score: Montana Western 1 – No. 15 Montana Tech  3 (23-25, 13-25, 25-18, 21-25)
Record: UMW (7-5), MTU (11-3)
Location: Armory Gymnasium - Havre, Mont. 

The Bulldogs fell Montana Tech in four sets to close out the Frontier Conference Preseason Tournament. The Bulldogs stayed close for three sets against the 15th ranked Orediggers, but couldn't get over the hump as the Orediggers were able to pull away down the stretch. 

Top Performers

• Jazi Smith had 10 kills and hit .200 and recorded three digs.
• Kelsey Goddard recorded 25 digs and Three assists. 
• Abbey Schwager had 16 assists and Kaylee Fritz added 14. 
• Taylor Henley had 13 kills for Montana Tech
• Sarah Hopcroft ahd 26 digs for the Orediggers. 
• McKenna Kaeler had 43 assists for Tech.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs had three players record double-digit digs. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs will return home to open Frontier Conference action Friday, Sept. 24 against Carroll College. First-Serve is set for 7 p.m. from the Straugh Gymnasium. 

 

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