Urbana University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Hoopeston Cornjerkers by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Illineks of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Urbana University started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 25-18, 27-25.
Despite the loss, Urbana University still got an impressive performance from Heidi Wang, who had 17 digs and five kills. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Mongwa, who had five digs, four kills, and four aces.
Urbana University's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Hoopeston, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 4-8 record.
Urbana University has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Georgetown-Ridge Farm at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hoopeston, they will venture away from home to square off against Judah Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Judah Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hoopeston surely won't give up without a fight.
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