The Montana Western volleyball team concluded its performance at the Saints Invitational, recording a 1-3 overall record after losses to Campbellsville and Saint Francis. Despite a hard-fought effort, including a tight opening set win against Campbellsville, the Bulldogs struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately losing the match in four sets. Key players included Jayda Ward, who excelled with a career-high 26 assists, and Olivia Rosborough, who showcased strong defensive skills throughout the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Jayda Ward achieved a career-high 26 assists against Campbellsville.
  • Averi Look led the team with 12 kills against Campbellsville and 7 kills against Saint Francis.
State of Play
  • The team split their performances at the Invitational, narrowly losing close matches.
  • They had stronger statistics in service aces and digs but struggled with overall points and kills.
What's Next

UMW will host a "Black vs Red" intersquad scrimmage on August 20 at 6:30 p.m. MT in Straugh Gymnasium as they prepare for upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Despite setbacks, the Bulldogs demonstrated promising individual performances, particularly from Jayda Ward and Averi Look. Building on these strengths during practice and upcoming scrimmages will be key for future success.