Utica Eisenhower and Marian squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Utica Eisenhower had to settle for second. They fell 3-1 to the Marian Mustangs. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak.
Utica Eisenhower started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-23.
Leading Marian to victory were Ashlyn Pelon and Maria Odeesh. Pelon had 20 digs and three aces, while Odeesh had 19 digs and two aces. Pelon is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last five games she's played.
Utica Eisenhower's defeat dropped their record down to 38-8. As for Marian, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 45-7.
Utica Eisenhower does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marian, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Northville. Northville will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Marian surely won't give up without a fight.
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