LOS ANGELES – The Lions secured their second victory and second clean sweep of the Boise State Classic tournament against the Montana Grizzlies.
 
During the first set, the Grizzlies initially took the lead. UM led LMU by one point until Amethyst Harper's kill leveled the score at three each. The Lions gained some breathing space when Bella Mathis scored a kill, initiating a six-point streak and bringing the score to 10-5. Later in the set, LMU and UM both went on 3-0 runs, but the Lions maintained a five-point lead, 15-10. LMU continued with two more three-point streaks, with Kari Geissberger, Jacqueline Moore, and Harper delivering kills. The Grizzlies responded with three unanswered points, but it wasn't enough to stop the Lions, as Maddie Boerstra's kill closed the set, 25-15.
 
In the second set, the Lions took the lead early on, with the score staying within two points until a Grizzlies error gave LMU a 7-4 advantage. The lead expanded further when the Lions sparked a 3-0 run, making it,11-6. A little later, a service ace by Michelle Shaffer increased the Lions' lead to five, 16-11. LMU maintained their lead throughout the set, and a kill by Shaffer, assisted by Mia Schafer, concluded the set, 25-18.
 
The third set began with both teams exchanging points until UM scored two consecutive points, briefly putting them ahead 5-4. However, the Lions quickly reclaimed the lead. A Boerstra kill initiated a four-point streak, ending with a block assist from Geissberger and Emmelyn Walters. The Grizzlies also had a four-point streak of their own a few plays later. Although the game remained relatively close, the Lions gradually increased their lead and eventually secured the set, 25-18, thanks to a kill by Olivia Toland, sealing the 3-0 victory.
 
In terms of individual performance, Moore led the game with 12 kills and maintained a perfect hitting and killing percentage of 1.000%. She also contributed the most points to the team, with 13.5. Additionally, four Lions attained a hitting percentage exceeding .500%, and Isabella Bareford also contributed 23 assists throughout the game.
 
The Lions will play one more match tomorrow, Sep. 16, at 9 AM PT, against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
 
Season Tickets:
It's not too late for fans to have the opportunity to buy season tickets. Purchase your season tickets for all ticketed sports at www.LMULions.com/tickets

Mobile Ticket Information & Entry Procedures:
To provide an efficient and safe experience for our fans; we utilize mobile ticketing delivery through the AXS app. Mobile ticketing allows fans to enter LMU athletic venues via their mobile app instead of a physical, paper ticket. Make sure to have your ticket available on your phone upon arrival to ensure the quickest entry process. For assistance, please call 310-338-LION (5466).

Donate Today:
Fans interested in making a contribution to the Lions Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. Your gift will help provide a transformational student-athlete experience athletically, academically, and culturally for every LMU student-athlete. We appreciate your continued support of LMU Athletics. 
 
Follow Along With The Action:
For complete coverage of Loyola Marymount University athletics, visit LMULions.com. We encourage you to follow along with all the action on social media as well. Follow along by following us on Twitter, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Instagram.