Northern Arizona looks to snap a two-match losing streak with home games against Idaho on Oct. 29 and Eastern Washington on Oct. 31. The Lumberjacks enter the weekend 13-9 overall and 6-4 in Big Sky play, led by Hanah Stoddard’s conference-leading offense and Gigi Greenlee’s blocking.

By the Numbers
  • NAU is 13-9 overall and 6-4 in conference play; Idaho and Eastern Washington are each 3-7 in the Big Sky.
  • Stoddard has 320 kills, or 3.76 per set—the Big Sky’s second-highest total.
  • Greenlee averages 1.24 blocks per set, third-best in the conference.
  • NAU won its first meeting with Idaho 3-1 on Oct. 17 and has beaten the Vandals in eight straight matches.
Yes, But

NAU’s recent losses came despite strong stretches of play: the team recorded 14 blocks against Portland State and took a set from Northern Colorado. Idaho arrives after a win over Southern Utah, while Eastern Washington split its matches last week.

State of Play
  • NAU ranks second in the Big Sky in digs, averaging 16.29 per set.
  • Both matches will be played in Flagstaff and streamed on ESPN+.
  • The Idaho match is a “Dig Pink” game; fans are encouraged to wear pink and bring teddy bears for the SAAC toss.
What’s Next

After the home stand, NAU travels to Montana to face Montana on Nov. 5 and Montana State on Nov. 7.

Bottom Line

The weekend gives NAU an immediate chance to regain momentum—and its earlier win over Idaho offers a useful benchmark as the Lumberjacks pursue a stronger finish in Big Sky play.