Baldwin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Emporia Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While Baldwin had to take the loss, they sure made a game of it, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 27-25, 25-9.
Emporia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaylee DeWitt led the charge by getting five digs and a block. DeWitt is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted nine or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Baldwin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Emporia, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-6.
Baldwin didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss vs. Paola on the 19th. Emporia has also already played their next match, a 2-1 win against Tonganoxie on the 17th.
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