Thursday, November 30
Sacramento, CA
5 p.m.(MT)
Montana State University
vs
Pacific
Program First: Volleyball Faces Pacific in NIVC First Round
11/29/2023 3:20:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Montana State (21-8) faces Pacific (18-10), Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. (MT) at The Nest on the campus of Sacramento State.
NEXT UP: After suffering a heart-breaking 3-2 defeat to Weber State on Friday night in the championship match of the Big Sky Tournament, the Montana State volleyball team learned Sunday night that their season was extended, receiving a berth in the 32-team National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC). Montana State (21-8) faces Pacific (18-10), Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. (MT) at The Nest on the campus of Sacramento State. Sacramento State (21-11) hosts the first two rounds. The Hornets play UNLV (19-12) at 8 p.m. following MSU's contest. The winner of Thursday's matches meets Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. with the winner advancing to the round of 8. All three matches at Sacramento State will be steamed on ESPN+.
ON A ROLL: Montana State, with its 3-2 loss to Weber State in the Big Sky Tournament championship match on Friday night, saw its seven-match win streak come to an end. MSU had notched victories over Sacramento State, Weber State, Portland State, Montana, Eastern Washington, Idaho State, and Northern Arizona. The win streak was MSU's longest since the 2021 Bobcats won nine straight during the Spring Covid season.
TWENTY-ONE: Montana State has won 21 matches following its win over Eastern Washington, last Thursday night at the Big Sky Tournament. The 21 wins are the most for the Bobcats since Dave Gantt's squad went 21-10 during the 2002 season. MSU's 12 Big Sky Conference victories this season are the most for a Montana State team in Big Sky play.
SIMPLY THE BEST: Kira Thomsen's first kill against Northern Colorado Nov. 2 was a hard swing that deflected off the block out-of-bounds. It gave the Parker, Colo., product 1,452 career kills and the all-time MSU career kills record, moving her ahead of Diane Terrall who had held the record since 1981. Thomsen's current total stands at 1,626 career kills, which ranks fifth in the Big Sky Conference era. Thomsen has also registered a career 4,664 attacks, which ranks fifth in Big Sky history, as well. Her 149 career aces rank in the top 11 in league history. Thomsen is a three-time First Team All-Big Sky pick and was a Second Team All-Big Sky choice in the fall of 2021. Off the court, she will become a rare five-time All-Big Sky Conference Academic honoree.
NCAA VOLLEYBALL RPI RANKINGS: Through matches of Nov. 26 the highest ranked Big Sky Conference team is tournament champion Weber State at No. 106. The Wildcats are followed by Northern Colorado (115), Montana State (140), Sacramento State (149), Montana (185), Portland State (187), Northern Arizona (257), Idaho State (266), Eastern Washington (271), and Idaho (333). Looking at Thursday's quadrant opponents, Pacific is listed No. 120 - the fourth highest ranked team in the WCC, while UNLV is listed No. 121 - the four highest ranked program in the Mountain West Conference.
MONTANA STATE/NIVC NOTEBOOK:
*Montana State is playing in its first-ever national postseason tournament when it meets Pacific on Thursday afternoon.
*Montana State has had a November to remember. After losing 3-1 at home to Northern Colorado on Nov. 2, the Bobcats rattled off seven consecutive wins defeating Northern Arizona, Idaho State, Weber State, Sacramento State, Portland State, Montana, and Eastern Washington, before dropping a 3-2 decision to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference Championship match.
*Montana State won a school-record 12 Big Sky Conference matches this season under first year head coach Matt Houk. The Bobcats were 7-1 at home in Big Sky matches, and 5-3 on the road, which included road sweeps at Northern Arizona/Northern Colorado and Idaho State/Weber State.
*Overall, the Bobcats have won 21 matches on the season, which matches the program's most wins since the 2002 Dave Gantt-led Bobcats went 21-10 overall.
*The Bobcats made their 17th appearance at the Big Sky Conference Tournament, and its seventh consecutive. Since its first tournament appearance in 1996, Montana State is 13-17 overall, but have gone 1-12 in semifinal action. The Bobcats played in their first-ever Big Sky Conference championship match last Friday night against Weber State.
*Montana State enjoyed home-cooking this season, going a school-record 12-1 inside the warm confines of Shroyer Gym. Its lone loss was a 3-1 setback to Northern Colorado on Nov. 2, 2023.
*Part of MSU's run in the Big Sky Conference Tournament had a lot to do with its service game. The Bobcats averaged 1.92 aces in its three matches in Greeley, well above its season mark of 1.64 aces per set. Kira Thomsen dished out seven aces during tourney played followed by Lauren Lindseth six, and Joudain Kamps four. In her last 10 matches, Thomsen has recorded 17 aces (.42 aps). The product of Parker, Colo., finished third in the Big Sky averaging .38 per outing. Lindseth has notched 15 service aces in her last 10 matches, and averages .29 on the season.
*Offensively, Montana State started hitting its stride during its three-matches at the Big Sky Tournament. The Bobcats averaged 13.67 kills per set, while hitting .259 from the field. MSU entered the tournament averaging 12.81 kps and hitting .213. Thomsen paced the Bobcats in tourney action averaging 4.92 kills per set, while hitting .255. She closed out tournament play matching her season-high of 28 kills against Weber State.
*Junior setter Nellie Stevenson played a big role in MSU's success at the Big Sky Tournament, last week. The transfer from Feather River College dished out 10.25 assists per set against Montana, Eastern Washington, and Weber State. The product of San Leandro, Calif., entered last week's action averaging 8.41 aps. Stevenson dished out a season-high 51 assists in MSU's 3-1 win over Sacramento State on Nov. 16 in Shroyer Gym.
*Nationally, the Bobcats are ranked 46th in win/loss percentage (.724); 55th in team service aces (192); 60th in total attacks (4,088); 72nd in team kills (1,483); 82nd in team assists (1,359); 85th in aces per set (1.67); 86th in team total blocks (252); and 88th in attacks per set (35.55).
*Nationally, Bobcat standout Kira Thomsen ranks 9th in total attacks (1,367); 11th in attacks per set (11.89); 14th in total kills (449); 16th in points (552); 23rd in kills per set (4.24); 29th in points per set (4.80); and 39th in service aces (48).
*Matt Houk, who served the past nine seasons at the University of Minnesota, including the last four years as associate head coach, was named the 12th head coach in Montana State volleyball history on Friday, January 13, 2023. Houk, who began his stint with the Gophers in the spring of 2014, played an integral role assisting former UMN head coach Hugh McCutcheon, in guiding Minnesota to three Final Fours, four Elite Eight's and eight Sweet 16 appearances. During that span, the Gophers captured the 2015 and 2018 Big Ten titles. Houk was also instrumental in recruiting multiple top 10-ranked classes, including the No. 1 overall class in 2020.
SCOUTING REPORT:
Pacific finished fourth in the West Coast Conference with a 10-6 league mark. The WCC was won by Pepperdine. The Tigers faced four common opponents with MSU, notching wins over Nevada (3-0), Seattle U (3-0), Eastern Washington (3-0) and Sacramento State (3-1). UP is under the direction of 14th-year head coach Greg Gibbons. Offensively, the Tigers are led by the one-two punch of outside hitters Biamba Kabengele and Alexa Edwards, who average 3.71 and 3.47 kills per set. Setter Jenna Heller guided the Pacific offense dishing out 8.32 aps. All three players garnered First Team All-WCC accolades.
LIFE HACKS:
Montana State senior Kira Thomsen ranks first in Montana State history with 4,664 total attacks since her freshman season in 2019. Former Ranchester, Wyo., native Stephanie Laya held the old mark of 3,774 swings from 1997-2000. Thomsen's 4,664 total attacks also ranks fifth in the modern era of Big Sky history.
SERVING NOTICE:
Montana State is fourth in the Big Sky, averaging 1.647 aces per set. The number ranks 85th in the nation. Individually, Kira Thomsen is third in the league averaging .42 aces per set, which ranks 75th nationally.
PACKING THE PLACE:
After seeing a season-high 4,187 fans in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Oct. 27 against rival Montana (a 3-1 MSU win), the Bobcats averaged 1,126 fans, which ranks 65th in the nation and ahead of notable programs like LSU, Maryland, Duke, Georgia and Baylor. On Sept. 30, 2022, Montana State set a Big Sky Conference and State of Montana record when 6,457 fans jammed Worthington Arena.
AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE:
Bobcat senior outside hitter Kira Thomsen ranks first in the Big Sky Conference in attacks, averaging 11.89 swings per set. That number also ranks 11th in the nation. In addition, the product of Parker, Colorado is first in the Big Sky averaging 4.24 kills per set, which is the 23rd best average in the country. Thomsen's 4.80 points per set are tops in the Big Sky and rank 29th overall.
AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE x2:
As a unit, the Bobcats are fifth in the Big Sky averaging 35.55 swings per set, which ranks 88th in the nation.
TOUTING THOMSEN:
Senior outside hitter Kira Thomsen, a four-time all-Big Sky Conference selection, currently leads the league in kills per set (4.24) and points (4.80). Thomsen's 2.33 digs per set is second on the Bobcat squad, while her .224 attack mark ranks third. This season, Thomsen has been in double-digit kills in 26 of 29 matches, including matching a season-high 28 kills against Weber State, last Friday. She had a 19-match streak of double-figure kills dating back to Oct. 22, 2022, snapped after recording four against Cal on Sept. 15. Last season, Thomsen recorded a career-high 32 kills in MSU's 3-2 win over Portland State. Her 1,626 career kills rank first on MSU's all-time kills' chart. Thomsen's 4,664 total career attacks is the most all-time. Thomsen went over the 1,000-career digs mark against Nevada making her the tenth member of MSU's 1,000-Dig Club. She is just one of four players in MSU history to record 1,000 kills/digs - joining Meggie Malyurek, Stephanie Laya, and Mindy Nowak. On Nov. 18, 2022, Thomsen was named the AVCA D-I National Player of the Week (a first in MSU history) after averaging 6.0 kills and 6.4 points per set as MSU knocked off Portland State and Sacramento State.
GOTTA DIG IT:
MSU libero Lauren Lindseth ranks seventh in the Big Sky averaging 3.90 saves per game. Last week she totaled 48 (4.00) saves per set. On Aug. 31, Lindseth recorded a career-high 34 digs against St. Thomas (MN). She has recorded 24 matches in double-digit digs this fall. Last season, Lindseth was in double-digit digs in 22 matches, including a streak of 13 consecutive matches in double-figures. In addition, she went over the 20-dig plateau on nine occasions. Her 475 digs last fall ranks fifth in a single season at MSU. Lindseth earned All-Big Sky Tourney honors last week after averaging 4.00 dps. Her current 449 digs rank eighth in a single season at MSU.
THE MENACE FROM ENNIS:
Jourdain (Klein) Kamps is another Bobcat enjoying an outstanding season to date. She is averaging 2.57 kills per set, while hitting a team-best .255 from the floor. In addition, she is averaging 1.92 digs and .90 blocks per contest and has chipped in 21 aces. The product of Ennis, Mont., has been in double-figure kills in 17 of 29 matches, including matching a season-best 18 kills at Weber State on Nov. 11. Last week at the Big Sky Conference Tournament, she totaled 30 kills, four aces, four assists, 37 digs and six blocks. Kamps moved into sixth on MSU's all-time block assists chart with 335, while her 353 total career blocks rank seventh all-time. Kamps was a Second Team All-Big Sky pick in the spring of 2021 after averaging 1.49 kills and .97 blocks per set in the shortened 15-match season. Last year, she recorded a career-high 23 kills at Eastern Washington.
LINDSETH LEGACY:
Sophomore libero Lauren Lindseth is part of Bobcat history as one-half of the first mother/daughter duo to play volleyball at MSU. Lindseth's mother - Kelly Modrow (MOD-row) - played at MSU from 1992-1996. The native of Minnetonka, Minn., (Hopkins HS) played in 110 matches and 359 sets. In all, Modrow's career totals include: 889 kills, 733 digs, 128 blocks and 87 service aces wearing the No. 2 jersey, as well.
MAD ABOUT YOU:
Sophomore outside Madilyn Siebler has been coming on strong during the month of November. The product of Omaha, Neb., averages 2.30 kills and 1.61 digs per set. Since the start of November, Siebler has notched four double-figures kill matches and is averaging 2.46 per set, while hitting .211 from the floor.
HARD BLOCK CAFE`:
Montana State averaged 1.58 blocks per set in three matches at the Big Sky Tournament, last week. Camryn Greenwald led the way with 11 blocks, averaging .92 per set. On the season, Jordan Radick and Greenwald rank first and second, respectively on the team, averaging 1.04 and .94 blocks per set. As a team, the Bobcats rank fifth in the Big Sky averaging 2.19 blocks per set.
LENDING A HAND:
Junior college transfer Nellie Stevenson is averaging 8.62 assists per set, which is fourth in the Big Sky. Last week, the transfer from Feather River (CA) College dished out 123 assists (10.25) in three matches at the Big Sky Conference Tournament. Stevenson also recorded eight kills, a .353 (8-2-17) attack mark, two aces, 21 digs (1.75) and four blocks. As a team, the Bobcat setters rank third in the Big Sky dishing out 11.82 aps.
E-RADICK-CATION:
Junior middle blocker Jordan Radick ranks sixth in the Big Sky averaging 1.04 blocks per set.
A PARTING NOTE:
In 36 years of Big Sky Conference play MSU finally played in a championship match, last week.
ON A ROLL: Montana State, with its 3-2 loss to Weber State in the Big Sky Tournament championship match on Friday night, saw its seven-match win streak come to an end. MSU had notched victories over Sacramento State, Weber State, Portland State, Montana, Eastern Washington, Idaho State, and Northern Arizona. The win streak was MSU's longest since the 2021 Bobcats won nine straight during the Spring Covid season.
TWENTY-ONE: Montana State has won 21 matches following its win over Eastern Washington, last Thursday night at the Big Sky Tournament. The 21 wins are the most for the Bobcats since Dave Gantt's squad went 21-10 during the 2002 season. MSU's 12 Big Sky Conference victories this season are the most for a Montana State team in Big Sky play.
SIMPLY THE BEST: Kira Thomsen's first kill against Northern Colorado Nov. 2 was a hard swing that deflected off the block out-of-bounds. It gave the Parker, Colo., product 1,452 career kills and the all-time MSU career kills record, moving her ahead of Diane Terrall who had held the record since 1981. Thomsen's current total stands at 1,626 career kills, which ranks fifth in the Big Sky Conference era. Thomsen has also registered a career 4,664 attacks, which ranks fifth in Big Sky history, as well. Her 149 career aces rank in the top 11 in league history. Thomsen is a three-time First Team All-Big Sky pick and was a Second Team All-Big Sky choice in the fall of 2021. Off the court, she will become a rare five-time All-Big Sky Conference Academic honoree.
NCAA VOLLEYBALL RPI RANKINGS: Through matches of Nov. 26 the highest ranked Big Sky Conference team is tournament champion Weber State at No. 106. The Wildcats are followed by Northern Colorado (115), Montana State (140), Sacramento State (149), Montana (185), Portland State (187), Northern Arizona (257), Idaho State (266), Eastern Washington (271), and Idaho (333). Looking at Thursday's quadrant opponents, Pacific is listed No. 120 - the fourth highest ranked team in the WCC, while UNLV is listed No. 121 - the four highest ranked program in the Mountain West Conference.
MONTANA STATE/NIVC NOTEBOOK:
*Montana State is playing in its first-ever national postseason tournament when it meets Pacific on Thursday afternoon.
*Montana State has had a November to remember. After losing 3-1 at home to Northern Colorado on Nov. 2, the Bobcats rattled off seven consecutive wins defeating Northern Arizona, Idaho State, Weber State, Sacramento State, Portland State, Montana, and Eastern Washington, before dropping a 3-2 decision to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference Championship match.
*Montana State won a school-record 12 Big Sky Conference matches this season under first year head coach Matt Houk. The Bobcats were 7-1 at home in Big Sky matches, and 5-3 on the road, which included road sweeps at Northern Arizona/Northern Colorado and Idaho State/Weber State.
*Overall, the Bobcats have won 21 matches on the season, which matches the program's most wins since the 2002 Dave Gantt-led Bobcats went 21-10 overall.
*The Bobcats made their 17th appearance at the Big Sky Conference Tournament, and its seventh consecutive. Since its first tournament appearance in 1996, Montana State is 13-17 overall, but have gone 1-12 in semifinal action. The Bobcats played in their first-ever Big Sky Conference championship match last Friday night against Weber State.
*Montana State enjoyed home-cooking this season, going a school-record 12-1 inside the warm confines of Shroyer Gym. Its lone loss was a 3-1 setback to Northern Colorado on Nov. 2, 2023.
*Part of MSU's run in the Big Sky Conference Tournament had a lot to do with its service game. The Bobcats averaged 1.92 aces in its three matches in Greeley, well above its season mark of 1.64 aces per set. Kira Thomsen dished out seven aces during tourney played followed by Lauren Lindseth six, and Joudain Kamps four. In her last 10 matches, Thomsen has recorded 17 aces (.42 aps). The product of Parker, Colo., finished third in the Big Sky averaging .38 per outing. Lindseth has notched 15 service aces in her last 10 matches, and averages .29 on the season.
*Offensively, Montana State started hitting its stride during its three-matches at the Big Sky Tournament. The Bobcats averaged 13.67 kills per set, while hitting .259 from the field. MSU entered the tournament averaging 12.81 kps and hitting .213. Thomsen paced the Bobcats in tourney action averaging 4.92 kills per set, while hitting .255. She closed out tournament play matching her season-high of 28 kills against Weber State.
*Junior setter Nellie Stevenson played a big role in MSU's success at the Big Sky Tournament, last week. The transfer from Feather River College dished out 10.25 assists per set against Montana, Eastern Washington, and Weber State. The product of San Leandro, Calif., entered last week's action averaging 8.41 aps. Stevenson dished out a season-high 51 assists in MSU's 3-1 win over Sacramento State on Nov. 16 in Shroyer Gym.
*Nationally, the Bobcats are ranked 46th in win/loss percentage (.724); 55th in team service aces (192); 60th in total attacks (4,088); 72nd in team kills (1,483); 82nd in team assists (1,359); 85th in aces per set (1.67); 86th in team total blocks (252); and 88th in attacks per set (35.55).
*Nationally, Bobcat standout Kira Thomsen ranks 9th in total attacks (1,367); 11th in attacks per set (11.89); 14th in total kills (449); 16th in points (552); 23rd in kills per set (4.24); 29th in points per set (4.80); and 39th in service aces (48).
*Matt Houk, who served the past nine seasons at the University of Minnesota, including the last four years as associate head coach, was named the 12th head coach in Montana State volleyball history on Friday, January 13, 2023. Houk, who began his stint with the Gophers in the spring of 2014, played an integral role assisting former UMN head coach Hugh McCutcheon, in guiding Minnesota to three Final Fours, four Elite Eight's and eight Sweet 16 appearances. During that span, the Gophers captured the 2015 and 2018 Big Ten titles. Houk was also instrumental in recruiting multiple top 10-ranked classes, including the No. 1 overall class in 2020.
SCOUTING REPORT:
Pacific finished fourth in the West Coast Conference with a 10-6 league mark. The WCC was won by Pepperdine. The Tigers faced four common opponents with MSU, notching wins over Nevada (3-0), Seattle U (3-0), Eastern Washington (3-0) and Sacramento State (3-1). UP is under the direction of 14th-year head coach Greg Gibbons. Offensively, the Tigers are led by the one-two punch of outside hitters Biamba Kabengele and Alexa Edwards, who average 3.71 and 3.47 kills per set. Setter Jenna Heller guided the Pacific offense dishing out 8.32 aps. All three players garnered First Team All-WCC accolades.
LIFE HACKS:
Montana State senior Kira Thomsen ranks first in Montana State history with 4,664 total attacks since her freshman season in 2019. Former Ranchester, Wyo., native Stephanie Laya held the old mark of 3,774 swings from 1997-2000. Thomsen's 4,664 total attacks also ranks fifth in the modern era of Big Sky history.
SERVING NOTICE:
Montana State is fourth in the Big Sky, averaging 1.647 aces per set. The number ranks 85th in the nation. Individually, Kira Thomsen is third in the league averaging .42 aces per set, which ranks 75th nationally.
PACKING THE PLACE:
After seeing a season-high 4,187 fans in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Oct. 27 against rival Montana (a 3-1 MSU win), the Bobcats averaged 1,126 fans, which ranks 65th in the nation and ahead of notable programs like LSU, Maryland, Duke, Georgia and Baylor. On Sept. 30, 2022, Montana State set a Big Sky Conference and State of Montana record when 6,457 fans jammed Worthington Arena.
AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE:
Bobcat senior outside hitter Kira Thomsen ranks first in the Big Sky Conference in attacks, averaging 11.89 swings per set. That number also ranks 11th in the nation. In addition, the product of Parker, Colorado is first in the Big Sky averaging 4.24 kills per set, which is the 23rd best average in the country. Thomsen's 4.80 points per set are tops in the Big Sky and rank 29th overall.
AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE x2:
As a unit, the Bobcats are fifth in the Big Sky averaging 35.55 swings per set, which ranks 88th in the nation.
TOUTING THOMSEN:
Senior outside hitter Kira Thomsen, a four-time all-Big Sky Conference selection, currently leads the league in kills per set (4.24) and points (4.80). Thomsen's 2.33 digs per set is second on the Bobcat squad, while her .224 attack mark ranks third. This season, Thomsen has been in double-digit kills in 26 of 29 matches, including matching a season-high 28 kills against Weber State, last Friday. She had a 19-match streak of double-figure kills dating back to Oct. 22, 2022, snapped after recording four against Cal on Sept. 15. Last season, Thomsen recorded a career-high 32 kills in MSU's 3-2 win over Portland State. Her 1,626 career kills rank first on MSU's all-time kills' chart. Thomsen's 4,664 total career attacks is the most all-time. Thomsen went over the 1,000-career digs mark against Nevada making her the tenth member of MSU's 1,000-Dig Club. She is just one of four players in MSU history to record 1,000 kills/digs - joining Meggie Malyurek, Stephanie Laya, and Mindy Nowak. On Nov. 18, 2022, Thomsen was named the AVCA D-I National Player of the Week (a first in MSU history) after averaging 6.0 kills and 6.4 points per set as MSU knocked off Portland State and Sacramento State.
GOTTA DIG IT:
MSU libero Lauren Lindseth ranks seventh in the Big Sky averaging 3.90 saves per game. Last week she totaled 48 (4.00) saves per set. On Aug. 31, Lindseth recorded a career-high 34 digs against St. Thomas (MN). She has recorded 24 matches in double-digit digs this fall. Last season, Lindseth was in double-digit digs in 22 matches, including a streak of 13 consecutive matches in double-figures. In addition, she went over the 20-dig plateau on nine occasions. Her 475 digs last fall ranks fifth in a single season at MSU. Lindseth earned All-Big Sky Tourney honors last week after averaging 4.00 dps. Her current 449 digs rank eighth in a single season at MSU.
THE MENACE FROM ENNIS:
Jourdain (Klein) Kamps is another Bobcat enjoying an outstanding season to date. She is averaging 2.57 kills per set, while hitting a team-best .255 from the floor. In addition, she is averaging 1.92 digs and .90 blocks per contest and has chipped in 21 aces. The product of Ennis, Mont., has been in double-figure kills in 17 of 29 matches, including matching a season-best 18 kills at Weber State on Nov. 11. Last week at the Big Sky Conference Tournament, she totaled 30 kills, four aces, four assists, 37 digs and six blocks. Kamps moved into sixth on MSU's all-time block assists chart with 335, while her 353 total career blocks rank seventh all-time. Kamps was a Second Team All-Big Sky pick in the spring of 2021 after averaging 1.49 kills and .97 blocks per set in the shortened 15-match season. Last year, she recorded a career-high 23 kills at Eastern Washington.
LINDSETH LEGACY:
Sophomore libero Lauren Lindseth is part of Bobcat history as one-half of the first mother/daughter duo to play volleyball at MSU. Lindseth's mother - Kelly Modrow (MOD-row) - played at MSU from 1992-1996. The native of Minnetonka, Minn., (Hopkins HS) played in 110 matches and 359 sets. In all, Modrow's career totals include: 889 kills, 733 digs, 128 blocks and 87 service aces wearing the No. 2 jersey, as well.
MAD ABOUT YOU:
Sophomore outside Madilyn Siebler has been coming on strong during the month of November. The product of Omaha, Neb., averages 2.30 kills and 1.61 digs per set. Since the start of November, Siebler has notched four double-figures kill matches and is averaging 2.46 per set, while hitting .211 from the floor.
HARD BLOCK CAFE`:
Montana State averaged 1.58 blocks per set in three matches at the Big Sky Tournament, last week. Camryn Greenwald led the way with 11 blocks, averaging .92 per set. On the season, Jordan Radick and Greenwald rank first and second, respectively on the team, averaging 1.04 and .94 blocks per set. As a team, the Bobcats rank fifth in the Big Sky averaging 2.19 blocks per set.
LENDING A HAND:
Junior college transfer Nellie Stevenson is averaging 8.62 assists per set, which is fourth in the Big Sky. Last week, the transfer from Feather River (CA) College dished out 123 assists (10.25) in three matches at the Big Sky Conference Tournament. Stevenson also recorded eight kills, a .353 (8-2-17) attack mark, two aces, 21 digs (1.75) and four blocks. As a team, the Bobcat setters rank third in the Big Sky dishing out 11.82 aps.
E-RADICK-CATION:
Junior middle blocker Jordan Radick ranks sixth in the Big Sky averaging 1.04 blocks per set.
A PARTING NOTE:
In 36 years of Big Sky Conference play MSU finally played in a championship match, last week.
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