Liberty and Roseland University Prep squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Liberty had to settle for second. They fell 3-1 to the Roseland University Prep Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2019.
Liberty started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-12.
Liberty's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kirsten Acuna, who had 13 digs and two aces, and Emery Gunderson, who had ten digs and 11 assists. That's the most aces Acuna has posted since back in September.
Liberty has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-16 record this season. As for Roseland University Prep, they pushed their record up to 23-5 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home.
Liberty does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Roseland University Prep, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Bethel on the 2nd.
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