Highland had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the North Union Wildcats by a score of 3-2. While the Fighting Scots didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Wildcats 25-19 in the first set.
Highland took North Union into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-23, 25-19, 21-25, 16-14.
Highland's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Riley Walker, who had six digs, two aces, and one block.
The victory got North Union back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Marion Harding at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The contest will give the Fighting Scots their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for North Union, they will challenge London at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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