Volleyball Preview: Mitchell Kernels vs. Lincoln Patriots
Mitchell is 2-7 against Lincoln since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Mitchell Kernels will look to defend their home court against the Lincoln Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Mitchell is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Watertown, falling 3-0.
While Mitchell was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Watertown's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-13, 25-17.
The losing side was boosted by Ava Brannan, who had 14 digs.
Meanwhile, Lincoln lost 3-0 to Harrisburg on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-13, 25-18.
The losing side was boosted by Julia Blom, who had eight digs and two aces. She is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Mitchell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's game: Mitchell has really dialed in their serving game this season, having averaged 7 aces per game. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Mitchell suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Lincoln when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Mitchell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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