Volleyball Recap: Marist Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

War Eagles

Previous 6 Games

08/23/25 vs Buckhorn	2-1
08/23/25 vs Starkville	2-0
08/22/25 vs Pelham	2-0
08/22/25 vs St. Michael Catholic	2-0
08/21/25 @ Westminster	2-0
08/21/25 vs Denmark	2-0

Marist entered their tilt with Buckhorn on Saturday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Bucks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the War Eagles have posted since August 24, 2024.

Leading Marist to victory were Sawyer Straley and Leela Mehta. Straley had 19 digs and three assists, while Mehta had 22 assists and three digs. Those 22 assists gave Mehta a new career-high.

Marist's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Buckhorn, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.

Marist didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-1 defeat against Auburn on the 23rd. As for Buckhorn, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 loss against Austin on the 23rd.