Volleyball Recap: Memphis' Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

By Team Reports Oct 17, 2024, 7:31pm

Volleyball Recap: Memphis Yellowjackets vs. Harbor Beach Pirates

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Memphis's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Harbor Beach Pirates. The victory was some much needed relief for the Yellowjackets as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.

Memphis wouldn't go down easily and took Harbor Beach into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The match finished with set scores of 11-25, 25-12, 25-14, 20-25, 15-12.

Lily Gornowich and Lila Ostowski certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Gornowich had 24 digs, while Ostowski had 20 digs. Gornowich is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.

Memphis' win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-21. As for Harbor Beach, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16-1 record this season.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Capac the next time they take the court. Harbor Beach will host Capac at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, while Memphis will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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