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Took a little while to get rolling, but I never feared. I would say they have to put forth a little better execution in the semi-final if they want to advance, though.

We had no trouble with Montana this year, and looked especially dominant the last meeting. Hopefully that continues, but you know what they say about beating a team 3 times in one season...

http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/prep-volleyball-hagler-kvilvang-dominate-net-state-bound-north-star

I've been out of town a number of times this fall and have watched football and volleyball on the Watch Big Sky app, and I can easily say that UND is the class of the Big Sky when it comes to producing games.

That's astonishing in this day and age.

In the newspaper article, it states she's a senior, but in the video, it states she's a junior. I wonder which is correct?

SWmnsioux, I missed your post before typing mine!

With the win, Is it possible for UND to finish lower than 3rd?

As long as we don't finish lower than 3. I don't really see any distinct advantage of being the 2 seed over the 3 seed, with one exception: As a two seed, the quarter final game is the first one on Thursday. So we could win that one, and have all day to scout what the other teams are doing. (The 3 seed game is the second, which is not bad either). Dropping to 4 or 5 would not be good. There's really only 5 good teams this year in the Big Sky, and I don't want to play one of the other good teams in the quarterfinals, then (most likely) have to face Idaho State in the semifinals.

I would guess recruiting for 2015 is done or close to done. Pryor has all the tools he needs now to fill the gaps. Fraase - Plays middle at Shanley, but I think Pryor will move her to outside since I read a year ago that she has been working on all facets of the game, which means she should be able to dig. Mattson - Plays setter at Grand Rapids. She will back up Griffin. Spacek - Plays middle for Orono, and I think Pryor keeps her there. Dominguez - Plays defensive specialist Place - She will play OH. These freshmen (though probably not Mattson) should be able to push for playing time right away. I see some very good competition amongst teammates for regular spots in the lineup. But that also means we should have very competent back-ups, too. The key to success next year will be setting. Nikki Husfeldt will go down as a legend in this program.

Awesome article. It sounds like we're getting a taller Lexi Robinson. If Sydney Griffin can set, next year's team should be scary good.

I can't find out the tiebreaker procedure if teams split the regular season. Anybody know?

I was not able to make the game tonight, but on the webstream they looked a dominating team on a mission. Very fun to see.

UND takes a 2-0 lead into the intermission against Montana St.

Tonight is probably the best chance for a team to hand ISU a second loss on the conference season. Even so, it's pretty much a lost cause as far as winning/hosting the Big Sky goes for UND this year. ISU would have to lose 3 more times in 4 games, and with the likes of Sac St. and Weber St. on their schedule, I don't see that happening. We can still establish second seed though, which would be a good deal. I would like to stay out of the dogfight of the 3-6 or 4-5 matchup in the conference tourney.

In 2013, I had an email conversation with Laura Anderson at Midco. She told me that in August of that year, MidcoSN would be presenting to DirecTV and Dish, admiting it was a bit of a long shot. So at that time, Midco seemed committed to getting their product out there.

Little bit of a step back in set 3. Let UNC shoot off seven straight to blow a four point lead. Hopefully the girls can finish in four.

One of the best efforts of the year I would say. At least thru two sets. Lexi and Anna look back to their old selves. Julia K with some good swings too.

Northern Colorado went to Portland State last night and swept them. The Bears are really coming on strong, and have already swept UND. Saturday's game will be a big one for UND if they are to remain relevent this season. ISU took a commanding lead in the conference race with a 3-2 win over NAU. Bengals are now 10-1, and virtually a lock to host the tournament.

UND goes on a terror to come back, winning in extra points.

Pretty good set coming out of the break 25-18 UND. Win one more set and the it's back home for 3 in a row.

Tied @ 1-1 at the intermission. Good first set for the girls, but got absolutely smoked in set 2.

ISU may have our number for another year, too, as Tressa Lyman is only a Junior. Janae Vander Ploeg from NAU is also a junior. Countering those two has been / will be Pryor's biggest challenge.

I haven't figured out Pryor for game time coaching yet. He's definitely having trouble with the Robinson/Pioske/Fontes situation that Hardee never had. None of them seem to be the answer, and there's no one on the bench for that position. I hope he's recruiting that position hard.

I'm guessing Pryor figured we could win the game without her, and he needs to get Griffin some playing. I still don't know why he played her in the third set on Thursday though.