United was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Portage Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
United took a 1-1 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next two. The final score came out to 25-21, 11-25, 25-20, 25-18.
Even though they lost, United was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
United's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Portage, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. United will welcome Ferndale at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Ferndale will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something United surely won't give up without a fight. As for Portage, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Homer-Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Homer-Center is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Portage will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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