Derby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Northwest Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Derby was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Northwest work for it, especially in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-19.
When it comes to explaining why Derby lost, don't look at Ella Ediger. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs.
Derby's loss dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Northwest, their victory bumped their record up to 16-11.
Derby wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against Pittsburg on the 5th. As for Northwest, they will take on North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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