Newcomb lost against Thoreau back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Newcomb Skyhawks took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thoreau Hawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Skyhawks in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now lost nine in a row.
Newcomb started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-22.
Newcomb's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Thoreau, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Newcomb will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Wingate at 6:00 p.m. As for Thoreau, it'll be Battle of the Birds when Hawks takes on Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. They are no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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