Volleyball Game Preview: Princeton Eagles vs. Elk Creek Elks + How To Watch

Princeton is 8-2 against Elk Creek since October of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Elks at 5:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Princeton had taken Loyalton down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Eagles fell 3-1 to the Grizzlies. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Grizzlies 25-12 in the first set.

Princeton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 12-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-23.

Starlin Smith

Serving Aces

10/09/25 vs Loyalton	2
10/02/25 @ Plumas Charter	6
09/29/25 @ Paradise Adventist Academy	2
09/25/25 vs Westwood	3
09/24/25 @ Herlong	6

The losing side was boosted by Starlin Smith, who had six digs and two aces. She has been hot, having posted two or more aces the last five times she's played.

Meanwhile, Elk Creek came up short against Paradise Adventist Academy on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Elks haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-15, 25-13.

Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Elk Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.