Oberlin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lorain Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Phoenix of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Oberlin ultimately came up short, they really made Lorain work, particularly in the third set. The final score came out to 15-25, 25-14, 28-26.
Lorain's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Juliana Dimacchia, who had nine digs and one assist.
Oberlin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Lorain, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2.
Coincidentally, Oberlin and Lorain will both be playing Villa Angela-St. Joseph the next time they take the court. The Titans will host the Vikings at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Phoenix will play them later in the day, at 11:00 a.m.
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