Top-seed UP advances to Frontier Volleyball Championship with 3-0 sweep over MSU-N

November 15, 2024 HAVRE, Mont. - Top-seed Providence Argos dominated the court against the fifth-seed MSU-Northern Skylights in the Frontier Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals Friday evening at Armory Gym, clinching a stellar 3-0 victory. With scores of 25-17, 27-25, and 25-19, the Argos displayed powerful teamwork and sharp execution throughout the series. Bella Thompson proved instrumental for UP (24-6 overall record), setting up 38 set assists that fueled prominent plays and victories in each set. Her efforts were complemented by Cabry Taylor, who led the team with impressive stats including 13 kills at a .500 hitting percentage. Bella Green also contributed notably with eight kills and a .217 hitting percentage, alongside her defensive prowess with two blocks. Martyna Fiedler supported the offense with three kills, maintaining a .286 hitting percentage. On the defensive end, Ava Saiers showcased solid performance with 12 digs, protecting the backcourt effectively. Despite facing challenging hits from the Skylights, the defense held strong and was boosted by additional blocks from teammates. The match's critical moments featured a mix of service and attack errors by the Skylights, contrasting sharply with the precise attacks and solid blocks by the Argos. The victory secures Providence's place in the Championship Final, where they await the winner between No. 2 seed Montana Tech and No. 3 seed Montana Western. The final showdown will be held tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., as the Argos continue their quest for the Frontier Conference crown. MSU-Northern ends their 2024 season at 13-16 overall record.