Lake Arthur was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Melrose Buffaloes, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on October 7th.
Lake Arthur may have fallen short, but they were sure consistent: they scored 13 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-13, 25-13.
Lake Arthur's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Melrose, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Arthur will face off against Dora at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dora is coming into the match with eight straight losses at home, meaning Lake Arthur will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Melrose, they will venture away from home to face off against Elida at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elida will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Melrose surely won't give up without a fight.
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