Warsaw hadn't done well against Carmel recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Greyhounds 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted against the Greyhounds since August 26, 2017.
Warsaw took Carmel into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-16, 25-15, 14-25, 17-15.
Warsaw was led to victory by Ellie Hepler and Olivia Rooney. Hepler had 17 digs and three aces, while Rooney had six digs and four aces. Hepler has been hot for a while, having posted 14 or more digs the last 11 times she's played.
Tigers
| 08/23/25 @ Carmel | 17 |
| 08/20/25 vs Leo | 13 |
| 08/16/25 vs Hamilton Southeastern | 10 |
| 10/26/24 vs Crown Point | 6 |
| 10/19/24 vs Concord | 11 |
| + 11 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Warsaw was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Carmel lost, don't look at Tennie Anderson. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs and two assists.
The victory was the third in a row for Warsaw, bringing their record up to 4-1. As for Carmel, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Warsaw wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Providence on the 23rd. As for Carmel, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory on the 23rd.
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