BILLINGS, Mont.- The Montana State University Billings volleyball team (2–17, 0–13 GNAC) came out on top in dominant fashion during the second Rimrock Rivalry matchup of the season, sweeping Rocky Mountain College (2–24) in three sets, 26–24, 25–16, and 26–24, at the Fortin Center on Tuesday night.
 
After falling to the Battlin' Bears in a five-set battle earlier this season, the Yellowjackets came ready for redemption—and they delivered. MSUB outperformed Rocky across the board, leading in kills (38–29), assists (35–29), aces (3–2), and blocks (14–6).

Cross-Town Smack Down😤

The Yellowjackets pick up the Rimrock Rivalry dub, sweeping Rocky Mountain 26-24, 25-16, and 26-24!

Kenzie Allen was named Intermountain Health Player of the day with 16 assists, 10 digs, and 7 kills!#MSUBSPORTS | #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/4VDMOvYBVC

— MSUB Volleyball (@MSUBVB) November 5, 2025

 
HEAR FROM COACH KEISTER: "Proud doesn't begin to express my feelings after our teams performance. It took a total team effort tonight. This team has battled through a short roster and a revolving door of injuries. Its been one trial after another but they keep showing up every single day to give their best effort. When we were faced with adversity in the match, we responded well with calmness and grit!"
 
Allie Dorman powered the Yellowjackets' attack with 10 kills, followed by Marissa Allen with eight and Kenzie Allen with seven. Kenzie Allen earned Intermountain Health Player of the Game honors after recording a 16-assist, 10-dig double-double, adding one block and posting a team-best .429 hitting percentage. Other standouts included Reese Sherwood with 13 assists, Avarey Stuff with a team-high 24 digs, and Tehani Moniz, who notched a career-best five blocks.
 
Set One
The opening frame was a back-and-forth battle, with neither team able to pull away early. MSUB used a 4–1 run to take an 11–8 lead, but RMC answered quickly with five straight points to reclaim momentum. The Bears extended their lead to six before the Yellowjackets stormed back. Late kills from Addison Holcomb and Marissa Allen sparked a 6–1 rally to bring MSUB within two. A Moniz kill, a Rocky error, and an Avarie Gutierrez ace tied the set at 24–24. The Yellowjackets then sealed the comeback, taking the opener 26–24.
 
Set Two
Riding their momentum, the Yellowjackets jumped to an early 6–2 advantage behind three kills from Dorman. MSUB continued to build on that lead, extending it to 17–9 following a Stella Scott service ace. Rocky tried to rally late, but the 'Jackets held firm, closing out the set 25–16 to go up 2–0.
 
Set Three
The final set mirrored the first, featuring several lead changes and tight rallies. MSUB edged ahead 7–4 before Rocky fought back to tie it at 8–8. The Bears gained a brief 12–9 lead, but the Yellowjackets responded once again, evening things at 15-all. After trading points down the stretch, MSUB capitalized on Rocky's errors to take a 20–18 lead. The two teams tied at 22, 23, and 24 before Dorman delivered the match-winning kill, clinching the sweep 26–24.
 
STATISTIC LEADERS
Kills: Allie Dorman (10)
Hitting Percentage: Kenzie Allen (.429)
Assists: Kenzie Allen (16)
Blocks: Tehani Moniz (5)
Aces: Three players tied (1)
Digs: Avarey Stuff (24)
 
THE BUZZ: Kenzie Allen was named Intermountain Health Player of the Game, posting a 16 assists, 10 dig double-double with seven kills and a .429 hitting percentage.
 
UP NEXT: The Montana State University Billings Yellowjacket volleyball team heads to Seattle for a GNAC matchup against Seattle Pacific on November 8^th at 3:00 PM (MT).