Volleyball Preview: Mount Notre Dame vs. Ursuline Academy Lions
Mount Notre Dame is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Ursuline Academy is on a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. Mount Notre Dame will host the Ursuline Academy Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Mount Notre Dame is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Ohio's top teams: St. Ursula Academy, who was ranked fourth in their home state at the time (Mount Notre Dame was ranked 13th). Mount Notre Dame came up short against St. Ursula Academy on Tuesday, falling 3-0. Mount Notre Dame's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
After all that action, the final score was 25-16, 25-16, 25-17.
Meanwhile, Ursuline Academy suffered their biggest loss since October 12, 2023 on Tuesday. They lost 3-0 to Seton. The Lions have struggled against the Saints recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 30-28, 25-19, 25-22.
Despite their defeat, Ursuline Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Addy Franz, who had seven digs and 33 assists, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Madeline Gosky, who had nine digs.
Mount Notre Dame's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Ursuline Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Mount Notre Dame suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Ursuline Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Mount Notre Dame have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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