While Trinity's victory against Harding wasn't quite the blowout it was the previous time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans won by a set and slipped past the Skippers 3-2 on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Trinity wouldn't go down easily and took Harding into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The final set scores came out to 25-16, 25-19, 21-25, 24-26, 17-15.
Brooklyn Butchino stepped up in the defeat, getting 16 digs and five kills. Another player making a difference was Lennon Abate, who had 23 digs and three assists.
Trinity's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Harding, they have traveled a rocky road this season, having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That leaves them at a 1-4 record this season.
Trinity and Harding will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Trojans will take on their in-conference opponent Richmond Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Harding is set to square off against their familiar foe Independence at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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