New Ulm was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Austin Packers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
New Ulm started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-12, 15-11.
Addison Walsh was a one-woman wrecking crew For Austin. as she had 19 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Walsh has posted since back in August.
New Ulm's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Austin, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
New Ulm has already played their next game (against Waseca), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Austin, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against West Salem on the 20th.
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