Cary was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverside-Durham Pirates. The Imps were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Cary sadly wound up on the wrong side. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 18-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10.
Nureen Khan was nothing short of spectacular for Riverside-Durham: she had 27 digs and four aces. Liesl Rehder was another key player, getting ten assists and three aces.
Cary's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Riverside-Durham, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cary will venture away from home to challenge Apex at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Imps surely won't give up without a fight. As for Riverside-Durham, they will head out on the road to square off against Eastern Alamance at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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