Amherst County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Rustburg Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lancers of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Rustburg scored at least 18 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-18, 26-24.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rustburg to victory, but perhaps none more so than Taylor Hall, who had eight digs.
Amherst County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Rustburg, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
Amherst County will challenge Jefferson Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson Forest will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Amherst County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rustburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rustburg will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more sets each contest than the last.
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