Nebraska Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dorchester Longhorns. The Knights were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Longhorns earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Nebraska Lutheran may have fallen short, but they were sure consistent: they scored 20 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-20.
Ashley Schoen paced Nebraska Lutheran's offense, picking up four kills. Schoen got some help from Autumn Malchow and her 11 assists. Finally, Samantha Hueske kept Nebraska Lutheran's defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.
Savannah June was a one-woman wrecking crew For Dorchester. as she had nine digs and three aces. June is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Nebraska Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Dorchester, their victory ended a three-match drought on the road and puts them at 7-6.
Coincidentally, Nebraska Lutheran and Dorchester will both be playing Omaha Christian the next time they take the court. The Longhorns will head out to face the Guardians at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Knights will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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