Notus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Victory Charter Vipers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While Notus was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Victory Charter's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-17, 25-21.
Even though they lost, Notus was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 15 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Notus' defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Victory Charter, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notus will play host again on Thursday to welcome Wilder, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Victory Charter, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against North Star at 7:00 p.m.
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