Xavier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cheshire Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Xavier started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 25-27, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-8.
Despite the loss, Xavier saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ethan Tran had 22 digs.
Xavier's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Cheshire, the win keeps they at an undefeated 4-0.
Xavier didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Southington on the 16th. As for Cheshire, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Darien on the 16th.
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