Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 2-0 to the Darlington Redbirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Redbirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 on Saturday.
Monroe was the model of consistency in the loss, scoring 15 points in every single set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-15.
Monroe's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Darlington, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Looking ahead, Monroe will square off against South Beloit at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sobos will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Cheesemakers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Darlington, they are taking a road trip to challenge Cuba City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Redbirds' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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