After eight games on the road, Mattoon is heading back home. They will host the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Mattoon didn't have quite enough to beat Charleston and fell 2-1.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Mattoon sadly dropped the once that decided the match. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 22-25, 25-15.
Despite their loss, Mattoon saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Nadya Paredes, who had seven digs and 12 assists, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Nina Stortzum, who had ten digs and two aces.
Meanwhile, Mahomet-Seymour had already won six in a row and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Panthers.
While Mahomet-Seymour might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Paxton-Buckley-Loda scored at least 16 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-10.
Mattoon has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. As for Mahomet-Seymour, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-2.
Mattoon came up short against Mahomet-Seymour when the teams last played back in September, falling 2-0. Will Mattoon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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