Starkville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Oxford Chargers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 6, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Starkville wouldn't go down easily and took Oxford into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-17, 25-20, 15-25, 15-12.
Campbell Davis paced Starkville's offense, picking up 17 kills. Davis got some help from Janiya Yarbrough and her 23 assists. Tatum Still controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
Starkville's defeat dropped their record down to 11-22-1. As for Oxford, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Starkville will welcome Regents at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Oxford, they will challenge Lake Cormorant at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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