Volleyball Recap: Dunlap's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Monday

By Team Reports Oct 15, 2024, 7:36am

Volleyball Recap: Dunlap Eagles vs. Normal University Pioneers

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Dunlap lost against Normal University back in April of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Dunlap Eagles took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Normal University Pioneers. The Eagles have struggled against the Pioneers recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-11.

Lola Clayton was the offensive standout of the match as she had seven digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted in her last seven games.

The defeat snapped Dunlap's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-9 record. As for Normal University, they pushed their record up to 29-3 with the win, which was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dunlap will venture away from home to face off against Canton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dunlap is facing Canton at the right time seeing as Canton is stuck on a 21-game losing streak. As for Normal University, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Lanphier at 7:00 p.m.

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