Thursday, November 4
BOZEMAN
7 p.m.
Montana State University
vs
Idaho
Cats Ready for Last Home Stand
11/3/2021 3:04:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Bobcat volleyball team will conclude its 2021 fall home schedule when it hosts Idaho and Eastern Washington this week in Shroyer Gym. The Cats will host Idaho on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., and will conclude its home slate against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m.
WHO: Idaho at Montana State
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Bozeman, Montana - Shroyer Gym
RECORDS: Montana St. 11-12, 7-5; Idaho 5-16, 2-10
SERIES: Idaho leads all-time series 38-14 (1976)
LAST MTG: Oct. 9, 2021 - Montana State 3, @ Idaho 0
WHO: Eastern Washington at Montana State
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Bozeman, Montana - Shroyer Gym
RECORDS: Montana State 11-12, 7-5; E. Wash. 10-10; 6-6
SERIES: E. Washington leads all-time series 55-29 (1980)
LAST MTG: Oct. 7, 2021 - Montana St. 3, @ E. Washington 1
LIVE STATS: Live statistics of MSU's matches against Idaho and Eastern Washington can be accessed at msubobcats.com
LIVE VIDEO: MSU's matches against Idaho and Eastern Washington will be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription necessary).
NEXT UP: The Bobcat volleyball team will conclude its 2021 fall home schedule when it hosts Idaho and Eastern Washington this week in Shroyer Gym. The Cats will host Idaho on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., and will conclude its home slate against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. Prior to Saturday's contest with the Eagles, MSU will celebrate its four seniors - Libby Christensen, Allie Lynch, Hannah Scott, and Emma West.
BOBCAT BITES: MSU is ranked #183 in this week's RPI...the highest ranked team the Bobcats have defeated this fall is #118 North Texas (3-2), followed by #126 Boise State (3-1)...MSU is 2-6 in five-set matches, including losses to #18 Washington, #33 Arkansas, #91 Weber State, #113 Utah State and #203 Long Beach State...other Big Sky rankings in the RPI include #74 Northern Colorado, #96 Portland State, #188 Northern Arizona, #200 Sacramento State, #231 Montana, #236 Eastern Washington, #269 Idaho State, #291 Southern Utah, and #304 Idaho.
SENIOR DAY: Prior to MSU's Saturday afternoon match against Eastern Washington, the Bobcats will celebrate the careers of four seniors: Libby Christensen, Allie Lynch, Hannah Scott, and Emma West. Christensen has served as the Bobcats' libero for much of the past two seasons. The Vacaville, Calif., currently leads the team averaging 3.5 per set. Lynch, a product of Bozeman, is averaging 5.2 assists per set in MSU's 6-2 offense. Lynch is fifth all-time on MSU's career assists chart with 2,121. Hannah Scott is averaging 3.0 kills per set and is fifth all-time with 1,216 kills. West, who has been hampered with injury, has played in eight matches and 15 sets as a Bobcat.
SIDE OUTS:
* MSU is 2-6 in five setters with two losses to Power 5 schools - Arkansas & #7 Washington
* Hannah Scott now has 1,216 career kills, which ranks fifth all-time at Montana State
* Hannah Scott led MSU last week averaging 3.00 kills and 2.50 digs per set, with a .200 htg. %
* MSU ranks #1 in the Big Sky and #14 in the country in total team blocks (226)
* The Cats rank #2 in the Big Sky & #48 in the nation averaging 2.47 blocks per set
* Montana State ranks #3 in the Big Sky and #131 in the country in hitting percentage (.217)
* The Bobcats rank #1 in the Big Sky and #80 in the nation with 1,049 team assists
* Emma Pence's 129 total blocks rank #1 in the Big Sky and #2 in the country this week
* Pence is also ranked #1 in the Big Sky and #5 in the nation, averaging 1.47 bps
* Freshman Jordan Radick is #4 in the Big Sky and #126 in the nation with 86 total blocks
THE SCOUTING REPORT: Idaho is 5-16 overall and 2-10 in Big Sky play after splitting a pair of home matches. The Vandals opened last week with a 3-0 over Southern Utah, before dropping a 3-0 decision to Northern Arizona. In its win over the Thunderbirds, UI was paced by Nicole Ball, a 6-3 senior middle blocker from Folsom, Calif., who recorded 11 kills, a .429 (11-2-21) attack mark and six blocks. Allison Munday, a 6-foot senior outside hitter from Post Falls, Idaho also contributed to the Vandal attack with nine kills and six service aces. In its loss to NAU, Munday led the Vandals with 13 kills and six digs, while Ball chipped in 12 kills with a .333 attack mark. Delaney Nicoll, a 6-1 sophomore outside hitter from Ridgefield, Wash., also added 10 kills and 13 digs. Idaho holds a commanding 38-14 lead in the all-times series, but the Bobcats have captured five straight victories over the Vandals going back to Oct. 3, 2019- which was the last time Idaho played in Shroyer Gym. Eastern Washington is 10-10 overall and 6-6 in league action after defeating Northern Arizona (3-1) and Southern Utah (3-0) last weekend in Cheney. Since losing to Montana State on Oct. 7 at Reese Court, the Eagles have posted a 5-2 record, dropping matches to Weber State and Northern Colorado. Last Thursday in its win over the Lumberjacks, EWU was led by Maya McClellan, a 5-10 sophomore outside hitter from San Carlos, Calif., with 20 kills, 10 digs and five blocks. Also in double-figure kills was Renata Lopez Morales, a 5-11 sophomore outside hitter from Guadalajara, Mexico, with 10 kills and 15 digs. In its sweep of Southern Utah, the Eagles were led by Ashlyn Blotzer, a 6-foot junior middle blocker from Corona, Calif., with nine kills, a .412 (9-2-17) attack mark and two blocks. Eastern Washington holds a 55-29 all-time lead in the series; however, the Bobcats have won the last six matches dating back to Nov. 17, 2018- a 3-0 win over the Eagles in Shroyer Gym.
HARD BLOCK CAFE: The Bobcats' 226 total blocks leads the Big Sky Conference and ranks #14 in the nation. Montana State is also ranked second in the Big Sky averaging 2.48 blocks per set, which ranks #48 in the nation. Individually, Emma Pence leads the Big Sky averaging 1.47 blocks per contest. That number ranks #5 in the country. Pence's 129 total blocks also ranks first in the Big Sky and ranks an impressive #2 in the nation. MSU had a season-best 18 team blocks in its match with Arkansas on Sept. 2 in Bozeman.
GREAT SCOTT: Senior Hannah Scott went over the 1,000-kill mark with her fourth block against Portland on Sept. 3. The Hawthorne, Calif, product became the 16th member of MSU's prestigious 1000-kill club. Her 1,216 career kills rank fifth on Montana State's all-time kills' chart. On the season, she is averaging 3.02 kills per set. Last weekend, Scott averaged 3.00 kills and 2.50 digs per set. Against Weber State on Sept. 30, Scott had a season-best 22 kills. She had a season-best 15 digs against Montana, last Tuesday. Scott's best performance came against #7 Washington on Sept. 16 with 17 kills, while hitting .400 (17-3-35) from the floor. In addition, Scott added nine digs, five blocks and an ace as the Bobcats almost pulled the upset over the Huskies. Scott was named to the Boise State All-Tournament team to open this season. She has been in double-figure kills in 14-of-20 matches. Scott is currently first on the squad with 282.5 points. During the spring season, Scott had a breakout campaign which culminated in being named to the All-Big Sky First-Team as she averaged 2.89 kills, while hitting .232 from the floor.
Career Kills Watch:
Kills:
1. Diane Terrall, 78-81 1,451
2. Brandy Anderson, 95-98 1,380
3. Maggie Koughan, 82-85 1,328
4. Stephanie Laya, 97-00 1,260
5. Hannah Scott, 17-21 1,216
CLIMBING THE LADDER: As the MSU program continues to improve, its numbers within the Big Sky statistical categories have shown remarkable improvement, as well. In the 15 team statistical categories, the Cats rank among the top three of the league in six categories, including #1 in total blocks (226), team assists (1,049), and team kills (1,131), #2 in blocks per set (2.48 bps), and #3 in total attacks (3,047) and hitting percentage (.217).
A LENDING HAND: Former Bozeman High product Allie Lynch is averaging 5.19 assists per game running MSU's 6-2 offense. Lynch dished out a season-high 33 assists against Montana, last Tuesday. Last week, Lynch averaged 5.63 aps. On the season, she is also averaging 1.89 digs per set, including a season-best 13 saves, twice, the last against Portland State. Freshman Audrey Hofer has started eight times and has played in 21 of MSU's 23 matches. The Helena Capital grad dished out a season-high 28 assists at North Texas and registered a career-high 11 digs against the Mean Green. Last week, Hofer dished out 16 assists and added eight digs against Montana and Northern Colorado. On the season, she is averaging 5.08 assists per set. Hofer also chips in 1.40 digs per set. Hofer's registered one double-double and is fourth on the team with 15 aces. Delaney Shearan is averaging 4.62 assists and 1.88 digs per set on the season. Shearan dished out a season-high 26 against Long Beach State in the first match of the season. Last week against Montana and Northern Colorado, she averaged 3.33 assists and 4.33 digs per set.
MAY I ASSIST YOU?: Senior setter Allie Lynch is steadily creeping up the all-time Montana State assists chart. The Bozeman native went over the 1,000-assist plateau against Portland State on Oct. 24, 2019. Former Bobcat standout Brooke Olsen-Roush (1996-99) holds the all-time Bobcats record set back in the old 15-point sideout scoring era. Here's a look at MSU's all-time Top 10, and where Lynch stands:
1. Brooke Olsen, 1996-99 4,712
2. Kamber Kelly, 2001-04 3,751
3. Jennifer Lundquist, 2009-12 2,500
4. Lorraine Morrison, 1999-01 2,293
5. Allie Lynch, 2017-21 2,121
TOOL TIME: In two matches last week, Kira Thomsen totaled 18 kills and 24 digs, while hitting .143 and adding two aces and two block assists. On the season, she has been in double-figure kills on 15 occasions and has produced eight double-doubles. She matched a season-best 18 kills in MSU's 3-1 win over Sacramento State on Oct. 14. Thomsen currently ranks second on the team with 263 kills (2.99 kps) and is first in digs with 222 (2.47 dps) and service aces (26). On Sept. 30 against Weber State, Thomsen notched a season-high 24 digs. Her 302.5 points is second to Hannah Scott (308.5). Thomsen earned tournament MVP honors at the Boise State Invitational to open the season after posting a .337 attack mark and averaging 3.42 kills, 2.83 digs and .58 aces per set. At the Bobcat Classic, the Parker, Colo., product averaged 3.00 kills and 1.64 digs per set with a .260 attack mark. And, at the North Texas Challenge, she averaged 2.55 kills and 1.18 digs per game. Last spring, Thomsen earned First-Team All-Big Sky honors after averaging 3.52 kills and 4.02 points per set.
THE GREAT WALL OF BOZEMAN: Sophomore Emma Pence currently ranks first in the Big Sky in blocks per set (1.47 bps), which ranks 5th in the nation. Pence's 129 total blocks also tops the league and ranks second in the country. The Carson City, Nevada product has been in double-figure kills five times, matching a season-best 11 against Weber State on Sept. 30. Pence has matched a season-high nine blocks on three occasions this season, coming against Montana, Idaho State and Boise State. Last week, she averaged 1.50 kills and 1.88 blocks per set against Montana and Northern Colorado. Pence, who was one of two players in the league that garnered #BigSkyVB Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week accolades during the spring, earned #BigSkyVB Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 4 after averaging 2.13 blocks per set against Weber State and Idaho State. Pence
Single-Season Block Watch:
Block Assists:
1. Ana Schanze, 2002 169
2. Megan Zanto, 2003 144
3. Karen Weyler, 1994 138
4. Karin Lundqvist, 2000 137
Julia Handwerk, 2000 137
--- Emma Pence, 2021 119
Total Blocks:
1. Ana Schanze, 2002 191
2. Karen Weyler, 1994 175
3. Kim Steffel, 1992 171
4. Megan Zanto, 2003 161
Karin Lundqvist, 2000 161
--- Emma Pence, 2021 129
Career Block Watch:
Block Assists:
1. Megan Zanto, 02-05 511
2. Karen Weyler, 94-97 460
3. Cori Carper, 96-99 425
4. Angela Wiebe, 03-06 394
5. Emma Pence, 2019-- 309
Total Blocks:
1. Megan Zanto, 02-05 592
2. Karen Weyler, 94-97 570
3. Cori Carper, 96-99 490
4. Angela Wiebe, 03-06 416
5. Kim Steffel, 89-92 356
6. Emma Pence, 2019-- 345
THE MENACE FROM ENNIS: Jourdain Klein, a 6-1 outside hitter from Ennis, Mont., averaged 2.00 kills and 1.00 blocks last week against Montana and Northern Colorado. two weeks ago, she was named #BigSkyVB Offensive Player of the Week after averaging 3.13 kills, 1.50 blocks and 1.13 aces, while hitting .358 from the field last week against No. Arizona and Southern Utah. At NAU, she matched a career-best with 14 kills, and at SUU, she notched 11 kills, a career-high six aces and hit .391.At the North Texas Challenge in mid-September, Klein had a very efficient tournament hitting, recording a .444 (17-1-36) attack for the three matches. She tallied a season-high eight blocks against Arkansas. Last spring, she was named All-Big Sky Second-Team.
OPPOSITE DAY: Opposite-side hitters Avery Turnage and Kaycee O'Dell combined for six kills and eight blocks in eight sets against Montana and Northern Colorado, last week in Shroyer Gym. Turnage, a product of Idaho Falls, Idaho recorded two kills and three blocks against the Grizzlies, while O'Dell, a native of Glendale, Arizona registered four kills and five blocks on the weekend. The 6-2 O'Dell notched a career-high 11 kills in MSU's win over North Texas on Sept. 10. Turnage, a 6-1 sophomore, notched a career-best 11 kills against Fresno State.
JORDAN IN THE MIDDLE: Freshman Jordan Radick posted 14 kills (1.75 kps) and nine blocks (1.13 bps), while hitting .65 (14-5-34) against Montana and Northern Colorado. Radick, a graduate of Bozeman High, had her best outing against Montana last Tuesday, recording nine kills, a .292 attack mark and five blocks. Radick recorded a season-high 11 kills against Portland State and a season-high 12 blocks vs. Arkansas. She has tallied six matches hitting .400 or better.
WHEN IT SAYS LIBBY, LIBBY, LIBBY: Libby Christensen is averaging 3.49 digs per set. She has been in double-digit digs on ten occasions, including a season-high 25 digs at Northern Arizona on Oct. 21. Christensen tallied a career-high 27 saves against Southern Utah at last year's Big Sky tournament.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Bozeman, Montana - Shroyer Gym
RECORDS: Montana St. 11-12, 7-5; Idaho 5-16, 2-10
SERIES: Idaho leads all-time series 38-14 (1976)
LAST MTG: Oct. 9, 2021 - Montana State 3, @ Idaho 0
WHO: Eastern Washington at Montana State
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Bozeman, Montana - Shroyer Gym
RECORDS: Montana State 11-12, 7-5; E. Wash. 10-10; 6-6
SERIES: E. Washington leads all-time series 55-29 (1980)
LAST MTG: Oct. 7, 2021 - Montana St. 3, @ E. Washington 1
LIVE STATS: Live statistics of MSU's matches against Idaho and Eastern Washington can be accessed at msubobcats.com
LIVE VIDEO: MSU's matches against Idaho and Eastern Washington will be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription necessary).
NEXT UP: The Bobcat volleyball team will conclude its 2021 fall home schedule when it hosts Idaho and Eastern Washington this week in Shroyer Gym. The Cats will host Idaho on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., and will conclude its home slate against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. Prior to Saturday's contest with the Eagles, MSU will celebrate its four seniors - Libby Christensen, Allie Lynch, Hannah Scott, and Emma West.
BOBCAT BITES: MSU is ranked #183 in this week's RPI...the highest ranked team the Bobcats have defeated this fall is #118 North Texas (3-2), followed by #126 Boise State (3-1)...MSU is 2-6 in five-set matches, including losses to #18 Washington, #33 Arkansas, #91 Weber State, #113 Utah State and #203 Long Beach State...other Big Sky rankings in the RPI include #74 Northern Colorado, #96 Portland State, #188 Northern Arizona, #200 Sacramento State, #231 Montana, #236 Eastern Washington, #269 Idaho State, #291 Southern Utah, and #304 Idaho.
SENIOR DAY: Prior to MSU's Saturday afternoon match against Eastern Washington, the Bobcats will celebrate the careers of four seniors: Libby Christensen, Allie Lynch, Hannah Scott, and Emma West. Christensen has served as the Bobcats' libero for much of the past two seasons. The Vacaville, Calif., currently leads the team averaging 3.5 per set. Lynch, a product of Bozeman, is averaging 5.2 assists per set in MSU's 6-2 offense. Lynch is fifth all-time on MSU's career assists chart with 2,121. Hannah Scott is averaging 3.0 kills per set and is fifth all-time with 1,216 kills. West, who has been hampered with injury, has played in eight matches and 15 sets as a Bobcat.
SIDE OUTS:
* MSU is 2-6 in five setters with two losses to Power 5 schools - Arkansas & #7 Washington
* Hannah Scott now has 1,216 career kills, which ranks fifth all-time at Montana State
* Hannah Scott led MSU last week averaging 3.00 kills and 2.50 digs per set, with a .200 htg. %
* MSU ranks #1 in the Big Sky and #14 in the country in total team blocks (226)
* The Cats rank #2 in the Big Sky & #48 in the nation averaging 2.47 blocks per set
* Montana State ranks #3 in the Big Sky and #131 in the country in hitting percentage (.217)
* The Bobcats rank #1 in the Big Sky and #80 in the nation with 1,049 team assists
* Emma Pence's 129 total blocks rank #1 in the Big Sky and #2 in the country this week
* Pence is also ranked #1 in the Big Sky and #5 in the nation, averaging 1.47 bps
* Freshman Jordan Radick is #4 in the Big Sky and #126 in the nation with 86 total blocks
THE SCOUTING REPORT: Idaho is 5-16 overall and 2-10 in Big Sky play after splitting a pair of home matches. The Vandals opened last week with a 3-0 over Southern Utah, before dropping a 3-0 decision to Northern Arizona. In its win over the Thunderbirds, UI was paced by Nicole Ball, a 6-3 senior middle blocker from Folsom, Calif., who recorded 11 kills, a .429 (11-2-21) attack mark and six blocks. Allison Munday, a 6-foot senior outside hitter from Post Falls, Idaho also contributed to the Vandal attack with nine kills and six service aces. In its loss to NAU, Munday led the Vandals with 13 kills and six digs, while Ball chipped in 12 kills with a .333 attack mark. Delaney Nicoll, a 6-1 sophomore outside hitter from Ridgefield, Wash., also added 10 kills and 13 digs. Idaho holds a commanding 38-14 lead in the all-times series, but the Bobcats have captured five straight victories over the Vandals going back to Oct. 3, 2019- which was the last time Idaho played in Shroyer Gym. Eastern Washington is 10-10 overall and 6-6 in league action after defeating Northern Arizona (3-1) and Southern Utah (3-0) last weekend in Cheney. Since losing to Montana State on Oct. 7 at Reese Court, the Eagles have posted a 5-2 record, dropping matches to Weber State and Northern Colorado. Last Thursday in its win over the Lumberjacks, EWU was led by Maya McClellan, a 5-10 sophomore outside hitter from San Carlos, Calif., with 20 kills, 10 digs and five blocks. Also in double-figure kills was Renata Lopez Morales, a 5-11 sophomore outside hitter from Guadalajara, Mexico, with 10 kills and 15 digs. In its sweep of Southern Utah, the Eagles were led by Ashlyn Blotzer, a 6-foot junior middle blocker from Corona, Calif., with nine kills, a .412 (9-2-17) attack mark and two blocks. Eastern Washington holds a 55-29 all-time lead in the series; however, the Bobcats have won the last six matches dating back to Nov. 17, 2018- a 3-0 win over the Eagles in Shroyer Gym.
HARD BLOCK CAFE: The Bobcats' 226 total blocks leads the Big Sky Conference and ranks #14 in the nation. Montana State is also ranked second in the Big Sky averaging 2.48 blocks per set, which ranks #48 in the nation. Individually, Emma Pence leads the Big Sky averaging 1.47 blocks per contest. That number ranks #5 in the country. Pence's 129 total blocks also ranks first in the Big Sky and ranks an impressive #2 in the nation. MSU had a season-best 18 team blocks in its match with Arkansas on Sept. 2 in Bozeman.
GREAT SCOTT: Senior Hannah Scott went over the 1,000-kill mark with her fourth block against Portland on Sept. 3. The Hawthorne, Calif, product became the 16th member of MSU's prestigious 1000-kill club. Her 1,216 career kills rank fifth on Montana State's all-time kills' chart. On the season, she is averaging 3.02 kills per set. Last weekend, Scott averaged 3.00 kills and 2.50 digs per set. Against Weber State on Sept. 30, Scott had a season-best 22 kills. She had a season-best 15 digs against Montana, last Tuesday. Scott's best performance came against #7 Washington on Sept. 16 with 17 kills, while hitting .400 (17-3-35) from the floor. In addition, Scott added nine digs, five blocks and an ace as the Bobcats almost pulled the upset over the Huskies. Scott was named to the Boise State All-Tournament team to open this season. She has been in double-figure kills in 14-of-20 matches. Scott is currently first on the squad with 282.5 points. During the spring season, Scott had a breakout campaign which culminated in being named to the All-Big Sky First-Team as she averaged 2.89 kills, while hitting .232 from the floor.
Career Kills Watch:
Kills:
1. Diane Terrall, 78-81 1,451
2. Brandy Anderson, 95-98 1,380
3. Maggie Koughan, 82-85 1,328
4. Stephanie Laya, 97-00 1,260
5. Hannah Scott, 17-21 1,216
CLIMBING THE LADDER: As the MSU program continues to improve, its numbers within the Big Sky statistical categories have shown remarkable improvement, as well. In the 15 team statistical categories, the Cats rank among the top three of the league in six categories, including #1 in total blocks (226), team assists (1,049), and team kills (1,131), #2 in blocks per set (2.48 bps), and #3 in total attacks (3,047) and hitting percentage (.217).
A LENDING HAND: Former Bozeman High product Allie Lynch is averaging 5.19 assists per game running MSU's 6-2 offense. Lynch dished out a season-high 33 assists against Montana, last Tuesday. Last week, Lynch averaged 5.63 aps. On the season, she is also averaging 1.89 digs per set, including a season-best 13 saves, twice, the last against Portland State. Freshman Audrey Hofer has started eight times and has played in 21 of MSU's 23 matches. The Helena Capital grad dished out a season-high 28 assists at North Texas and registered a career-high 11 digs against the Mean Green. Last week, Hofer dished out 16 assists and added eight digs against Montana and Northern Colorado. On the season, she is averaging 5.08 assists per set. Hofer also chips in 1.40 digs per set. Hofer's registered one double-double and is fourth on the team with 15 aces. Delaney Shearan is averaging 4.62 assists and 1.88 digs per set on the season. Shearan dished out a season-high 26 against Long Beach State in the first match of the season. Last week against Montana and Northern Colorado, she averaged 3.33 assists and 4.33 digs per set.
MAY I ASSIST YOU?: Senior setter Allie Lynch is steadily creeping up the all-time Montana State assists chart. The Bozeman native went over the 1,000-assist plateau against Portland State on Oct. 24, 2019. Former Bobcat standout Brooke Olsen-Roush (1996-99) holds the all-time Bobcats record set back in the old 15-point sideout scoring era. Here's a look at MSU's all-time Top 10, and where Lynch stands:
1. Brooke Olsen, 1996-99 4,712
2. Kamber Kelly, 2001-04 3,751
3. Jennifer Lundquist, 2009-12 2,500
4. Lorraine Morrison, 1999-01 2,293
5. Allie Lynch, 2017-21 2,121
TOOL TIME: In two matches last week, Kira Thomsen totaled 18 kills and 24 digs, while hitting .143 and adding two aces and two block assists. On the season, she has been in double-figure kills on 15 occasions and has produced eight double-doubles. She matched a season-best 18 kills in MSU's 3-1 win over Sacramento State on Oct. 14. Thomsen currently ranks second on the team with 263 kills (2.99 kps) and is first in digs with 222 (2.47 dps) and service aces (26). On Sept. 30 against Weber State, Thomsen notched a season-high 24 digs. Her 302.5 points is second to Hannah Scott (308.5). Thomsen earned tournament MVP honors at the Boise State Invitational to open the season after posting a .337 attack mark and averaging 3.42 kills, 2.83 digs and .58 aces per set. At the Bobcat Classic, the Parker, Colo., product averaged 3.00 kills and 1.64 digs per set with a .260 attack mark. And, at the North Texas Challenge, she averaged 2.55 kills and 1.18 digs per game. Last spring, Thomsen earned First-Team All-Big Sky honors after averaging 3.52 kills and 4.02 points per set.
THE GREAT WALL OF BOZEMAN: Sophomore Emma Pence currently ranks first in the Big Sky in blocks per set (1.47 bps), which ranks 5th in the nation. Pence's 129 total blocks also tops the league and ranks second in the country. The Carson City, Nevada product has been in double-figure kills five times, matching a season-best 11 against Weber State on Sept. 30. Pence has matched a season-high nine blocks on three occasions this season, coming against Montana, Idaho State and Boise State. Last week, she averaged 1.50 kills and 1.88 blocks per set against Montana and Northern Colorado. Pence, who was one of two players in the league that garnered #BigSkyVB Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week accolades during the spring, earned #BigSkyVB Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 4 after averaging 2.13 blocks per set against Weber State and Idaho State. Pence
Single-Season Block Watch:
Block Assists:
1. Ana Schanze, 2002 169
2. Megan Zanto, 2003 144
3. Karen Weyler, 1994 138
4. Karin Lundqvist, 2000 137
Julia Handwerk, 2000 137
--- Emma Pence, 2021 119
Total Blocks:
1. Ana Schanze, 2002 191
2. Karen Weyler, 1994 175
3. Kim Steffel, 1992 171
4. Megan Zanto, 2003 161
Karin Lundqvist, 2000 161
--- Emma Pence, 2021 129
Career Block Watch:
Block Assists:
1. Megan Zanto, 02-05 511
2. Karen Weyler, 94-97 460
3. Cori Carper, 96-99 425
4. Angela Wiebe, 03-06 394
5. Emma Pence, 2019-- 309
Total Blocks:
1. Megan Zanto, 02-05 592
2. Karen Weyler, 94-97 570
3. Cori Carper, 96-99 490
4. Angela Wiebe, 03-06 416
5. Kim Steffel, 89-92 356
6. Emma Pence, 2019-- 345
THE MENACE FROM ENNIS: Jourdain Klein, a 6-1 outside hitter from Ennis, Mont., averaged 2.00 kills and 1.00 blocks last week against Montana and Northern Colorado. two weeks ago, she was named #BigSkyVB Offensive Player of the Week after averaging 3.13 kills, 1.50 blocks and 1.13 aces, while hitting .358 from the field last week against No. Arizona and Southern Utah. At NAU, she matched a career-best with 14 kills, and at SUU, she notched 11 kills, a career-high six aces and hit .391.At the North Texas Challenge in mid-September, Klein had a very efficient tournament hitting, recording a .444 (17-1-36) attack for the three matches. She tallied a season-high eight blocks against Arkansas. Last spring, she was named All-Big Sky Second-Team.
OPPOSITE DAY: Opposite-side hitters Avery Turnage and Kaycee O'Dell combined for six kills and eight blocks in eight sets against Montana and Northern Colorado, last week in Shroyer Gym. Turnage, a product of Idaho Falls, Idaho recorded two kills and three blocks against the Grizzlies, while O'Dell, a native of Glendale, Arizona registered four kills and five blocks on the weekend. The 6-2 O'Dell notched a career-high 11 kills in MSU's win over North Texas on Sept. 10. Turnage, a 6-1 sophomore, notched a career-best 11 kills against Fresno State.
JORDAN IN THE MIDDLE: Freshman Jordan Radick posted 14 kills (1.75 kps) and nine blocks (1.13 bps), while hitting .65 (14-5-34) against Montana and Northern Colorado. Radick, a graduate of Bozeman High, had her best outing against Montana last Tuesday, recording nine kills, a .292 attack mark and five blocks. Radick recorded a season-high 11 kills against Portland State and a season-high 12 blocks vs. Arkansas. She has tallied six matches hitting .400 or better.
WHEN IT SAYS LIBBY, LIBBY, LIBBY: Libby Christensen is averaging 3.49 digs per set. She has been in double-digit digs on ten occasions, including a season-high 25 digs at Northern Arizona on Oct. 21. Christensen tallied a career-high 27 saves against Southern Utah at last year's Big Sky tournament.
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