Hermann lost against Rock Bridge back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Bearcats took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bruins. While the Bearcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bruins 25-21 in the first set.
Hermann started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-17, 26-24, 25-12.
Hermann's loss came despite strong showings from Kealie Lane and Brynlee Ash. Lane had 27 digs, while Ash had eight digs and four aces. Chloe Brune also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Rock Bridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chloe Bakker led the charge by getting nine digs and three aces. Those nine digs gave Bakker a new career-high. Emery Allen was another key player, getting seven digs and two aces.
Hermann's loss dropped their record down to 7-6-1. As for Rock Bridge, their record now sits at 10-6.
Hermann didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against Pacific on the 18th. As for Rock Bridge, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Smith-Cotton on the 18th.
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