Smith Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. 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 loss being a 3-2 defeat on Thursday.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Oakley scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-17.
Oakley can attribute much of their success to Mary Carman, who had nine digs and two aces. What's more, Carman posted two assists, the most she's had over her last seven matchups.
Smith Center's defeat dropped their record down to 15-13. As for Oakley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 29-0.
Smith Center didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Hoxie on the 11th. As for Oakley, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Ellis on the 11th.
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