GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Argo volleyball battled hard with Mayville State but fell to the Comets last night, 3-2.

University of Providence 2 – Mayville State 3

The Argos took the first set in dominating fashion as they defeated the Comets to take an early 1-0 lead over the Comets. The second set was much more of a battle as the Comets battled from an early deficit to eventually tie things up at one as they earned the 25-21 victory. Set three proved to be much like the opening set as the Argos flexed their muscles to take the lead yet again, 2-1. The fourth set was yet another battle, but this time was controlled by the Comets. Mayville State kept battling to take a lead late into the set and the Argos just couldn't catch up as the game moved to a final fifth set, 2-2. The Argos showed that they could take the win as the Argos lead 7-6 in the middle of the match, but the Comets came on at the end to take the win, 15-13.

Sydney Andersen led the Argos with 19 kills, followed by Kelsey Shaver with 17, and Lauren Brown with 11. On the defensive end, Ember Schwindt knocked back 7 balls, while Andersen collected 6 and Shaver notched 5. Paige Jensen led the match with 59 assists and Averi Dyer did work on the defensive end with 28 digs.

Up Next
The Argos will continue play in the Best Western Plus Heritage Inn Fall Classic as they take on Embry-Riddle tonight to cap off Friday's competition at 7 p.m.