Manhattan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Washburn Rural Blues. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blues apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Manhattan was not able to win a set, but it sure wasn't from a lack of trying: every set was decided by three points or less. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-22.
Bailey Busch paced Manhattan's offense, picking up seven kills. Busch got some help from Keeli Tepe and her seven assists. Talia Tindall controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Manhattan's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Washburn Rural, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Manhattan has already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Shawnee Mission East on the 2nd. As for Washburn Rural, they will face off against Pleasant Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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