Volleyball Game Preview: Union Academy Cardinals vs. Madison Patriots + How To Watch

The Union Academy Cardinals will face off against the Madison Patriots at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Union Academy is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since September 15th on Tuesday. They lost 3-0 to Gray Stone Day.

The final score came out to 25-19, 25-15, 25-19.

Union Academy's loss came about despite a quality game from Marissa McMurray, who had 12 digs.

Meanwhile, Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Mitchell.

Union Academy's loss dropped their record down to 18-5. As for Madison, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's contest: Union Academy has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 13.6 aces per game. However, it's not like Madison struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 10 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.