Malvern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Buckeye Trail Warriors by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Malvern took Buckeye Trail into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking nine-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-15, 15-6.
Despite the defeat, Malvern saw an underclassman step up: Avery Sprague had 22 digs. Those 22 digs set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Sikorsky, who had 17 digs.
Malvern's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Buckeye Trail, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Malvern's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Aquinas is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Malvern will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Buckeye Trail, they will take on Conotton Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Conotton Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Buckeye Trail surely won't give up without a fight.
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