Smith Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Phillipsburg Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Redmen of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
The final score came out to 25-17, 25-15.
Jenna Storz was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 16 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Smith Center now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Phillipsburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Smith Center didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat vs. Central Plains on the 28th. Phillipsburg has also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Otis-Bison on the 28th.
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