Vermillion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 20th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wagner Red Raiders. The Tanagers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Red Raiders from their previous meeting back in August of 2024.
While Vermillion ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-21, 21-25, 25-17.
Wagner can attribute much of their success to Libby Kotab, who had 20 digs and three assists.
Vermillion's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vermillion is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will challenge South Sioux City on Tuesday. As for Wagner, they will challenge Parkston at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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