BUTTE — Montana Tech volleyball's season opener at the Big Sky Challenge at the Butte Civic Center gave the Orediggers a glimpse at what they're capable of.

After winning the first set, No. 17 Tech was routed in the second by Campbellsville Univeristy 25-10. But the Orediggers rallied to win in five sets with several newcomers — like transfers Kennedy Oman and Talan Dodson — making delivering big plays.

"There's a lot to be learned right now, there's so many new players contributing," said Tech head coach Brian Solomon after the match. "But I was happy to see the grit and toughness and I felt that we competed really well."

"It's a great way to start," said senior Kinnidi Willmore who led Tech in kills last season. "I think there's a lot of things we could do better for sure. I think it'

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