Mariner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 21st straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Jackson Timberwolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Marauders of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Mariner was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Jackson's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-14, 26-24.
Leading Jackson to victory were Chloe Vue and Jai'Chelle Gonzalez-Stern. Vue had nine digs and two aces, while Gonzalez-Stern had three digs and two aces. That's the most aces Vue has posted in her last 11 matchups.
Mariner's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Jackson, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mariner will venture away from home to square off against Arlington at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Mariner is facing Arlington at the right time seeing as Arlington is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Jackson, they will head out to challenge Meadowdale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Meadowdale will have lost four straight heading into Tuesday's game.
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