RANGELY, Colo.-With a decisive win over Colorado Northwestern on Thursday, the No. 6 Snow College women’s volleyball team continues to rewrite the record books.
The Badgers prevailed over the Spartans in straight sets, 25-15, 25-14, 25-13, en route to the team’s 23rd win of the season. With the win, the Badgers hold on to first place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference standings with a 4-0 record.
Thursday’s victory marks the most wins through 25 games in school history during the rally scoring era. The shutout victory also marks the 17th three-set victory on the season, including eight three-set wins over the past nine matches.
The Badgers hit .316 for the match, led by freshman Lydia Montague who had eight kills on nine attempts (.889) in just two sets.
Montague was also credited with a match-high three blocks. The Badgers held CNCC to a -.056, forcing 21 errors on 89 attempts. Sophomore libero Savannah Tanner was credited with a match-high 12 digs. Tanner, along with Ellee Anderson, Tessa Roberts and Sarah Morley each had two aces for Snow.
The Badgers next travel to Utah State Eastern on Saturday. The Badgers will face the Eagles, who are currently ranked No. 13 and own a 22-6 record, including a 3-1 mark against league opponents.
