Montana State senior libero Lauren Lindseth set the tone early with stellar defensive play as the Bobcats settled in to rally for a 21-25, 25-14, 21-25, 25-21, 15-13 victory over Northern Arizona on Thursday night in Shroyer Gym.

Lindseth, a native of Great Falls, recorded a career-high 35 digs to spark the Montana State (7-7, 2-1 Big Sky) defense. The Bobcat offense fed of its defense, outhitting Northern Arizona (12-4, 2-1) .220 to .205 and owning a 73-62 advantage in kills. MSU also recorded a season-high 101 digs as five players reached double-digit saves.

“The way Lauren played defense right away set the tone and maybe the expectation for us, that this is what we're going to do, and this is what we need out of everybody,” said MSU head coach Matt Houk. “And it also probably caused t

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