Volleyball Game Preview: Nicollet Raiders vs. Madelia Blackhawks

For the first time this season, Nicollet will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Madelia Blackhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Nicollet came up short against Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart on Monday, falling 3-0.

Meanwhile, Madelia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to United South Central.

Nicollet's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Madelia, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.

Nicollet couldn't quite get it done against Madelia in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 as they fell 3-1. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.