Blackford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mississinewa Indians. The Bruins were not able to make up for their defeat to the Indians from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Blackford started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 15-7.
Ava Mendoza paced Blackford's offense, picking up 11 kills. Mendoza got some help from Jordynn Gephart and her 27 assists. Meah Ward controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Blackford's loss dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Mississinewa, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season.
Blackford will host Anderson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mississinewa, they will square off against Sheridan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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