After taking home the IU Indy Invitational title last weekend, Gonzaga University volleyball (7-4) dropped a grueling five-set battle to Montana in the Martin Centre on Thursday evening, giving the Grizzlies (7-3) their seventh straight victory.
The loss came despite the best efforts of sophomore outside hitter Sjakkie Donkers, who racked up a team-high 22 kills and 13 digs — continuing a campaign that has seen her emerge as a bona fide star for GU. Montana employed a more balanced effort, with five Grizzlies reaching double-digit kills.
Early on, GU had the upper hand in a back-and-forth 25-23 first set win.