Nebraska Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Elba Bluejays. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bluejays apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Nebraska Lutheran started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-19, 25-18.
Despite the loss, Nebraska Lutheran saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Taelyn Williamson had ten digs and one assist.
Nebraska Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Elba, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Coincidentally, Nebraska Lutheran and Elba will both be playing Osceola the next time they take the court. The Bluejays will head out to face the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Knights will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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