Volleyball Preview: Albert Lea Tigers vs. Mankato East Cougars
Albert Lea hasn't had much luck against Mankato East recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Albert Lea Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mankato East Cougars at 7:15 p.m.
Mankato East is facing Albert Lea at the wrong time: Albert Lea suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Packers.
Albert Lea started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. After all that action, the final score was 19-25, 25-19, 25-13, 25-15.
Meanwhile, Mankato East can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They blew past John Marshall 3-0. The game marked the Cougars' most dominant win of the season.
Albert Lea's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Mankato East, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Albert Lea might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Mankato East in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Albert Lea 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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