Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They came up short against the Belmont Braves, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Zephyrs of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Benton took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-4, 25-14, 25-15.
Despite the defeat, Benton saw an underclassman step up: Maddie Davis had 14 digs.
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Belmont, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benton is on the road again on Thursday to play Highland at 6:00 p.m. Highland is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Benton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Belmont, they will challenge Potosi at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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