Volleyball Recap: Benton Rangers vs. DuQuoin Indians
Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the DuQuoin Indians by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rangers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Benton sadly wound up on the wrong side. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 24-26, 25-17.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead DuQuoin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aleiya King, who had eight digs and 21 assists. Another player making a difference was Love Dunklin, who had 16 digs.
Benton's record is now 6-13-1. As for DuQuoin, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 20-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Benton's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Nashville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for DuQuoin, they will face off against Pinckneyville at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinckneyville is coming into the match with seven straight wins on the road, so DuQuoin will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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