Bellevue, Neb.-  Oredigger Volleyball started the GoSarpy.com Labor Day Classic off with a bang defeating Doane University 3-1(21-25, 26-24, 25-20, 25-20) in their opening match. 

Montana Tech struggled out of the gate dropping the first set 21-25 before rebounding to take the second set 26-24. The Orediggers closed out the third and fourth sets at 25-20. 

The Diggers (8-1) won their sixth consecutive match thanks to impressive play at the net on both the offensive and defensive side. Montana Tech hit for a .190 clip while attacking and registered 20 blocks defensively. 

Karina Mickelson led the way with 14 kills while McKenna Kaelber added 22 assists and Sabrina Hopcroft registred a match-high 27 digs. Heather Thompson led both teams in blocks with seven.  

Montana Tech plays Central Methodist University (MO.) on Friday at noon.