NAU’s Akin, Sacramento State’s Swinney Tabbed Big Sky’s Best
Northern Arizona’s Abby Akin and Sacramento State’s Paige Swinney were selected as the #BigSkyVB Players of the Week. Akin was tabbed the Offensive Player of the Week, while Swinney earned defensive recognition.
Three-Way Tie: NAU, CSUN, Florida Close Lumberjack Invite at 2-1
The Lumberjacks went 2-1 on the weekend, along with Florida and Cal State Northridge. NAU began Friday with a sweep over Southern Illinois and closed the invitational with a loss in 5 sets against CSUN Saturday afternoon.
Northern Arizona Dethrones 7th-Ranked Florida
Northern Arizona made history Friday night, knocking off 7th-ranked Florida for its first ranked win in program history. The Lumberjacks outlasted the Gators in 5 sets.
Northern Arizona Set to Host #7 Florida at Lumberjack Classic
After two weeks on the road, the Northern Arizona volleyball team opens up its 12-match home schedule this weekend with the 2018 Lumberjack Classic. Saturday’s match with No. 7 Florida highlights the weekend slate.
Idaho Pegged as Preseason Favorite; Big Sky Preseason Poll
Idaho will begin 2018 as the preseason favorites in the Big Sky.
Top Four Seeds Advance to Big Sky Semifinals
Regular season champion Sacramento State, No. 2 seed North Dakota, No. 3 Idaho and No. 4 Portland State are all on to Friday’s Big Sky Tournament semifinals.
North Dakota Favored To Repeat As Big Sky Champions
North Dakota has been voted as the top team in the Big Sky Conference and is favored to repeat as the conference’s champions, following their first berth to the NCAA Tournament.