Hoopeston had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Urbana University Illineks on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cornjerkers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Hoopeston had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 25-18, 27-25.
When it comes to explaining why Urbana University lost, don't look at Heidi Wang. Despite the final result, she had 17 digs and five kills. The team also got some help courtesy of Cora Lewis-Patterson, who had four digs and 15 assists.
Hoopeston's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-8. As for Urbana University, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Hoopeston will square off against Judah Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Judah Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hoopeston surely won't give up without a fight. As for Urbana University, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Georgetown-Ridge Farm, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
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