The Gophers volleyball team again flexed their muscles Friday, beating Oregon State and Boise State in the first day of the Boise Tournament.

Playing against Oregon State (8-2) in the first matchup Friday morning, Minnesota bounced back from losing the first set 25-19, to take the next three 25-18, 25-21, 25-7 and earn the win.

Freshman opposite Stephanie Samedy had 16 kills, which led the Gophers along with her .405 hitting percentage. As a team, Minnesota hit .277 and finished with 11 total blocks.

The Gophers played the host-team Boise State in the evening matchup Friday night. After winning the first two sets 25-22, and 25-19, respectively, the Broncos (6-4) controlled the third and fourth sets winning 21-25 and 23-25, respectively. 

The fifth set remained close scoring for the entirety, but it was Minnesota who came out on top with a 15-12 win, to capture the match 3-2 . It was the first time this season Minnesota has been pushed to five sets.

Samedy again led the team with 26 kills. Samantha Seliger-Swenson led the team in assists with 59, fetching a double double with 13 digs. Minnesota as a team hit .244 and had 9 total blocks.

The Gophers finish up the Boise Tournament Saturday when they face Idaho State of the Big Sky Conference at 11:00am CT.