FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (October 27, 2025)Â -Â The Northern Arizona women's volleyball team will host Montana and Montana State this week in a battle to remain at the top of the Big Sky Conference standings, with a current record of 17-5, 7-2. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+.
On October 30, the 'Jacks will face Montana at 6:30 p.m. MST. It will be the second appearance of the Astrojacks as part of NAU Athletics' alternate identity campaign. The Astrojacks celebrate Flagstaff and the greater Northern Arizona region's rich lunar legacy, including the city's distinction as the world's first International Dark Sky City in 2001.
Fans can expect an out-of-this-world experience, with asteroid aces, cosmic brownies for blocks, and the first 100 students receiving an Astrojacks pickleball paddle.
Montana currently stands in a four-way tie for second place with a 6-3 conference record and an overall record of 14-6. Most recently, the Griz took a 3-1 win over Weber State on Saturday night, marking their first victory over the Wildcats since 2017. This season has been the Grizzlies' best nine-match start since 2010.
In the all-time series, NAU holds a slight edge over Montana, 38-37. The last meeting took place on October 4 in Missoula, where the 'Jacks fell 1-3. The Griz lead the conference in four categories: points (17.28 per set), kills (13.83 per set), assists (12.75), and digs (17.31).
Live stats will be available here.
Montana State enters the weekend with an 11-9 overall record and a 6-3 mark in Big Sky play, also tied for second place. The Bobcats defeated Weber State 3-1 last Thursday and swept Idaho State on Saturday.
Bobcat libero Lauren Lindseth was named the most recent Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week, marking her fourth honor of the season. She averaged 5.57 digs per set against Weber State and Idaho State.
In the most recent meeting between NAU and Montana State, the Bobcats took a 3-2 win. Northern Arizona has won its last nine home games and will look to extend that streak against two tough opponents this week.
The Lumberjacks lead the all-time series with Montana State, 44-32.
Live stats for Saturday's match will be available here.
Hanah Stoddard ranks second in the Big Sky in kills (4.25 per set) and points (4.66 per set) this season. She is also seventh in digs with a 3.40 average. Melia Barlow is sixth in digs (3.54), and Kylie Moran is ninth (3.18). Gigi Greenlee ranks second in blocks with 1.26 per set and third in hitting percentage at .381.
Looking ahead, NAU will hit the road to face Sacramento State on November 6 and Portland State on November 8.
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