A back-and-forth contest between Idaho and North Dakota took five thrilling sets to decide, but the Vandals emerged victorious 3-2. Idaho is now in a tie for 1st in the Big Sky North.
Head coach Debbie Buchanan said the game was a full team effort and their willingness to overcome adversity ultimately helped the team close the match in winning fashion.
“Tonight was huge,” Buchanan said. “Everyone contributed. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”
The opening set displayed the grit it would take to win the match. Idaho rose to the occasion. The Vandals claimed the opening set 25-20.