The North Davidson Black Knights will take on the Ledford Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Thursday, North Davidson didn't have quite enough to beat Ledford and fell 3-2.
North Davidson actually scored more points across those five sets (103-99), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-21, 16-25, 18-25, 15-9.
Allie Roark and Sanna Simpson were among the main playmakers for Ledford as the former had 13 digs and the latter had 16 digs, two aces, and a kill. Simpson is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season.
Ledford was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive contests.
North Davidson's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Ledford, they moved to 5-13 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Monday's matchup: North Davidson has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 7.1 aces per game. However, it's not like Ledford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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