Havelock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the East Carteret Mariners. While the Rams didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mariners 25-21 in the first set.
Havelock started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 27-29, 25-21, 28-26, 15-9.
Elise Herrera paced Havelock's offense, picking up three kills. Herrera got some help from Maggie Hirsch and her eight assists. Madison Deal controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
East Carteret got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ashley Mintz out in front who had 17 digs. Mintz is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Havelock's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for East Carteret, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.
Havelock wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against New Bern on the 20th. As for East Carteret, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Croatan on the 20th.
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