Shullsburg can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Benton Zephyrs. The Miners have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Zephyrs, too.
The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-7, 25-19.
Shullsburg got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Olivia Brown out in front who had 17 digs. Brown is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. Evvie Ennis was another key player, getting seven digs and ten assists.
Shullsburg was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least ten aces in three consecutive contests.
Shullsburg's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Benton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Shullsburg will square off against Marshall at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Benton, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Southwestern at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benton is facing Southwestern at the right time seeing as Southwestern is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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