Atherton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bentley Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 back in August.
Atherton took Bentley into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 25-12, 25-20, 20-25, 15-12.
Atherton's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Bentley, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atherton will challenge Flint Southwestern Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bentley, they will welcome Morrice at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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