Regis hadn't done well against McDonell Central recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Regis Ramblers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the McDonell Central Macks 3-2. The victory was nothing new for the Ramblers as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Regis took McDonell Central into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-13, 21-25, 25-16, 15-11.
Regis' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jacelin Jensen led the charge by getting 18 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Jensen has posted in her last seven games. Ashlee Dykes was another key player, getting ten digs and two aces.
Regis kept the net locked down and finished the game with 13 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Regis is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. As for McDonell Central, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 28-8.
Regis does not have any more games scheduled as of now. McDonell Central has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Hudson on the 12th.
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