Volleyball Game Preview: University Cougars vs. Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs

The University Cougars will take on the Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs in a tournament on Friday. University is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

University lost 3-0 to Cypress Creek on Tuesday.

The final score came out to 25-16, 25-12, 25-17.

Meanwhile, Dr. Joaquin Garcia faced Boca Raton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Bulldogs came up short against the Bobcats, falling 3-0. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

While Dr. Joaquin Garcia ultimately came up short, they really made Boca Raton work, particularly in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 29-27, 25-23.

Dr. Joaquin Garcia's loss dropped their record down to 11-4. As for University, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: University hasn't let much over the net this season, having averaged 7.7 blocks per game. However, it's not like Dr. Joaquin Garcia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.9 blocks. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.