Rifle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Delta Panthers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on October 1st.
The final score came out to 25-15, 25-18, 25-12.
Despite the loss, Rifle still got an impressive performance from Valeria Olivas, who had 11 digs. Olivas is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Rifle's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Delta, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rifle and Cedaredge will meet on Thursday for a tough Bear Battle. As for Delta, they will welcome Steamboat Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Delta will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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