Holy Cross typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Assumption proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Holy Cross Cougars 3-0. The Rockets have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Cougars, too.
The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-17, 25-20.
Assumption's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Addison Hurley, who had three digs and 13 assists. Emily Keiran was another key player, getting eight digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Assumption was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.
Ella Hix and Leah Evans certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Hix had five aces and three digs, while Evans had two aces and 14 assists. With that strong performance, Hix is now averaging an impressive 2 aces per game.
The victory made it two in a row for Assumption and bumps their season record up to 24-7. As for Holy Cross, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 19-15 record this season.
Assumption's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mercy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mercy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Assumption surely won't give up without a fight. As for Holy Cross, they will challenge Collins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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