Volleyball Preview: Northeastern Jets vs. Fairbanks Panthers
The Northeastern Jets will head out to take on the Fairbanks Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northeastern is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Northeastern lost 3-0 to Catholic Central on Tuesday.
Madison Plains typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Fairbanks proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Golden Eagles.
Northeastern's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Fairbanks, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's matchup: Northeastern has really dialed in their serving game this season, having averaged 6.8 aces per game. However, it's not like Fairbanks struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Northeastern suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Fairbanks in their previous meeting back in August. Can Northeastern avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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