Skylights split conference road games

The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team got a much needed win this past weekend with a convincing 30-22, 30-24, 30-27 decision over the Westminster College Griffins in Salt Lake City.

But the Skylights almost missed the match entirely. A scheduling mix-up in the Westminster athletic department had moved the match time up to 5 p.m. instead of 7 p.m.

"At about five to 5,I got a call telling us we played at 5 o'clock," said head coach Lisa Handley. "We hurried up and got over to the gym and the match started at about 10 after 6."

Because of the rushed format, Northern, which was alr...