Photos: Big Sky Volleyball Challenge invades Butte Civic Center
Twenty-five volleyball matches over three days make up the 2019 Big Sky Volleyball Challenge. Included are photos from Friday's contests at the Butte Civic Center.
Montana Tech's Gena McMillan (17) waits for a serve at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Tech redshirt freshman Zoe Cortner (11) attempts to block a hitter at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Tech's Karina Mickelson (12) blocks a hitter at the net during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Tech's Zoe Cortner (11) talks with teammates during a break in the action at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Tech freshman hitter Maureen Jessop attempts a kill at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Tech volleyball coach Brian Solomon cheers on the Orediggers at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Western volleyball coach Katie Lovett watches the Bulldogs during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Western junior Jessie Weber celebrates a point at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Western defenders attempt a block during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Western middle blocker Emmah Peterson hits during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
A Montana Western jersey hangs while the Bulldogs celebrate a point at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Montana Western hitter Morgan Stenger attempts a kill at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
MSU-Northern volleyball coach Jerry Wagner instructs the Skylights during a timeout at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
MSU-Northern volleyball defenders block an attempt from Evergreen State College at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Elissa Lind leaps for a kill attempt for MSU-Northern at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
MSU-Northern hitter Abigail Ellison hits between Evergreen State College defenders at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
The MSU-Northern volleyball team celebrates a point during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
MSU-Northern volleyball coach Jerry Wagner watches from the bench as the Skylights face Evergreen State College at the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Carroll College volleyball coach Moe Boyle gives Jenna Starke a high-five during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Carroll College hitter Jenna Starke hits against the College of Idaho during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Carroll College defensive specialist Ayla Carpenter records a dig during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Carroll College junior Madi Quick records a dig against the College of Idaho during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
The Carroll College volleyball team celebrates a point from Madi Quick (far right).Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Carroll College volleyball defenders attempt to block a kill from the College of Idaho during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
University of Providence volleyball coach Arunas Duda talks to the Argos during a timeout.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
University of Providence hitter Tyna William skies for a kill during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge on Friday.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
University of Providence senior Kelsey Shaver serves during the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
University of Providence setter Ranae Davis attempts a kill during Friday's Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
Kelsey Shaver records a dig for the University of Providence.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
University of Providence setter Cydney Finberg-Roberts reacts after a dig.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports
University of Providence hitter Tyna William scores a kill during the Big Sky Challenge on Friday.Photo by: Richie Melby/MTN Sports