Smith Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Oakley Plainsmen. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Plainsmen this season, with their most recent defeat being a 3-2 loss on Thursday.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Oakley scored at least 17 points in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-17.
Among those leading the charge was Mary Carman, who had nine digs and two aces. What's more, she posted two assists, the most she's had over her last seven matches.
Smith Center's loss dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Oakley, they pushed their record up to 29-0 with the victory, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Smith Center wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Hoxie on the 11th. As for Oakley, they have also already played their next matchup, a 2-0 victory against Ellis on the 11th.
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