Marion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Bluffton Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Giants of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-20, 25-8, 25-19.
Bluffton found their leader in sophomore Jaida Mills, who had 19 digs and one assist. Mills has been hot recently, having posted 14 or more digs the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Rori Drayer, who had seven digs and two aces.
Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Bluffton, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Looking ahead, Marion will take on Tipton in a tournament on Saturday. As for Bluffton, they will host Manchester at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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