If Laney was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Jacksonville last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Buccaneers fell just short of the Carolina Forest Panthers by a score of 3-2 on Monday. While the Buccaneers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 25-18 in the first set.
Laney started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15, 15-6.
Libby Harrington paced Laney's offense, picking up 12 kills. Harrington got some help from Kinsley Nagle and her 19 assists. Finally, Jenna Powe kept Laney's defense grounded, leading the team with five blocks.
Laney dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Carolina Forest, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Laney will be playing in front of their home fans against West Brunswick at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Buccaneers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Carolina Forest, they will venture away from home to challenge Bishop England at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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