FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (October 28, 2026)Â -Â The Northern Arizona women's volleyball team looks to rebound from two losses last week as it hosts Idaho on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. MST and Eastern Washington on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. MST. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Lumberjacks recently suffered a 3-2 loss at home to Portland State. Despite finishing with 14 total team blocks, the 'Jacks were unable to hold off the Vikings, ultimately falling 3-2 (21-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-22, 12-15). On the road at Northern Colorado, NAU fell in four sets (22-25, 14-25, 25-22, 23-25), unable to close out the Bears.
Northern Arizona currently holds a 13-9 overall record and a 6-4 mark in Big Sky play.
As a team, NAU is averaging 12.1 kills per set with a .207 hitting percentage. The Lumberjacks rank second in the conference in digs, averaging 16.29 per set. Outside hitter Hanah Stoddard leads the team with 320 kills (3.76 per set), the second-highest total in the Big Sky Conference (BSC), and 222 digs (2.61 per set). Middle blocker Gigi Greenlee averages 1.24 blocks per set, ranking third in the Big Sky. Her .346 hitting percentage ranks sixth in the conference.
Idaho is coming off a homecoming win after defeating Southern Utah in four sets (25-16, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17), led by Kiana Greer's 18 kills. Before that, the Vandals were swept by undefeated Utah Tech.
Idaho enters the week with a 12-10 overall record and a 3-7 mark in conference play. The Lumberjacks won the first meeting with Idaho in four sets on Oct. 17, during a five-match winning streak that also included sweeps of Weber State and Montana, along with wins over Montana State and Eastern Washington. The 'Jacks bounced back from dropping the opening set to earn the 3-1 road victory, finishing the match with a .246 hitting percentage and eight total team blocks.
In the all-time series, NAU leads 29-13, with the first meeting dating back to 1987. The Lumberjacks have won their last eight matches against the Vandals.
The match against Idaho will be a "Dig Pink" game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fans are encouraged to wear pink and bring a teddy bear for the SAAC teddy bear toss.
Eastern Washington enters the week with a 9-13 overall record and a 3-7 mark in conference play. The Eagles split their two matches last week, opening with a 3-1 victory over Southern Utah. After dropping the first set, Eastern Washington responded by winning three straight. The Eagles then fell to Utah Tech in straight sets.
In the all-time series, Eastern Washington leads 41-38, with the first meeting dating back to 1986. Northern Arizona has won three of the last five matches against EWU.
Looking ahead, NAU will travel to Montana to begin November, facing the Montana Grizzlies on Nov. 5 and Montana State on Nov. 7.
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