DILLON, Mont.—The Montana Western Bulldog Volleyball team lost in three straight sets tonight to Rocky Mountain College (20-25, 21-25, 14-25) at home during the final home game of the 2022 season.
How It Happened
In the first set of the night, the Bulldogs were able to hang in with Rocky Mountain, keeping the score close at 8-9. The Battlin' Bears went on a run that helped put them in the lead at 13-8. Despite back to back kills from freshman
Jordan Olson that brought the Bulldogs within two points, they were unable to hang in with the Battlin' Bears. They finished the first set off with a score of 25-20 over the Bulldogs. Heading into the second set, the Bulldogs got off to a solid start. Despite bringing it within one at 8-9, a four-point run on the Bulldogs flipped the momentum in the set, allowing room for RMC to hit a set high of the night of 15 kills. RMC would take set two by a score of 21-25. In the final set of the game, the Battlin' Bears jumped out to a huge lead, outscoring the Bulldogs 10-3 before the Bulldogs were able to get into a rhythm. They would go on to win the final set 14-25.
Notables
- The Bulldogs struggled hitting this evening after they hit just .032 as a team.
- Jazi Smith led the Bulldogs with 11 kills and 12 digs.
- Kaylee Fritz picked up 26 assists and seven digs in the match, putting her over 800 assists on the season.
- Kelsey Goddard totaled 28 digs in the back row for the Bulldogs. She is just 53 digs shy of reaching 1000 career digs at just a sophomore.
- Ramyia Wendt picked up 11 digs and two assists.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will be traveling to Butte next weekend Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 to compete in the Frontier Conference Volleyball Tournament. Game times and opponents to be determined. Stay tuned for more information.
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