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#20 LMU Tops Montana State, Sponcil Tournament MVP

Box Score Sept. 3, 2016

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#20 LMU (4-2) finished play at the 2016 Pioneer Classic on Saturday afternoon, earning a sweep of Montana State (1-5) by scores of 28-26, 25-13, 25-16. Following the conclusion of the tournament, Sarah Sponcil was named Tournament MVP, while Kristen Castellanos joined Sponcil on the All-Tournament Team.

Sponcil led all players in the win over Montana State, finishing with 15 kills on 30 swings for a .333 hitting percentage. The native of Phoenix, Ariz. added 11 digs to post a double-double in the victory.

The Lions hit .269 as a team in the sweep, holding Montana State to just .109 hitting over the three sets. Both Tess Reid and Jessie Prichard finished the match with 18 assists while setting the attack.

The Lions managed to steal the close opening set despite being outhit by Montana State, .361-.351. The Lions took advantage of four Montana State service errors, while Sponcil chipped in eight of her 15 kills to lead the way on the attack.

Following the close first set, which featured 11 tie scores and five lead changes, LMU never trailed the rest of the way en route to the sweep.

Over three matches at the tournament, Sponcil collected 45 kills (4.50 per set) with just 16 errors on 92 swings for a .315 hitting percentage. She served up four aces, collected 27 digs (2.70 per set) and had five block assists. The Preseason All-WCC selection also posted two double-doubles in helping LMU to go 2-1 at the tournament.

Castellanos finished the three matches with 32 digs, including 14 in the opener at Denver. The Los Angeles, Calif. native averaged 3.20 digs per set while also dishing out 16 assists.

LMU will return to action on Thursday when it travels to Long Beach State for a 7 p.m. match.

2016 Pioneer Classic All-Tournament Team
Sarah Sponcil, LMU (MVP)
Kristen Castellanos, LMU
Nola Basey, Denver
Lauren Anderson, Utah State
Allyssa Rizzo, Montana State

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Players Mentioned

Tess Reid

#1 Tess Reid

Setter
5' 8"
Freshman
Jessie Prichard

#20 Jessie Prichard

Setter
5' 9"
Freshman
Kristen Castellanos

#4 Kristen Castellanos

Libero
5' 1"
Freshman
Sarah Sponcil

#6 Sarah Sponcil

Outside Hitter/Setter
5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Tess Reid

#1 Tess Reid

5' 8"
Freshman
Setter
Jessie Prichard

#20 Jessie Prichard

5' 9"
Freshman
Setter
Kristen Castellanos

#4 Kristen Castellanos

5' 1"
Freshman
Libero
Sarah Sponcil

#6 Sarah Sponcil

5' 10"
Freshman
Outside Hitter/Setter