The University of Northern Colorado volleyball team beat Montana in a 22nd-straight match Saturday, and wrapped up a big weekend with two Big Sky Conference wins.

The Bears’ 3-1 victory over the Grizzlies at Bank of Colorado Arena completed the season sweep and kept UNC in a tie for second place in the conference standings. The Bears are 11-13 overall and 8-3 in the conference.

On Thursday evening, UNC avenged a loss to Montana State earlier in the season by sweeping the Bobcats in three tight sets.

“This was a key weekend for us,” UNC coach Lyndsey Oates said. “We needed to get a little separation in the Big Sky standings, and we took care of business. We didn’t do everything perfect, but I do like how we’re improving.”

UNC (11-13 overall) improves to 8-3 in the conference after the w

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