Hemet lost against Liberty back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Bulldogs fell 3-1 to the Bison. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hemet started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 24-26, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18.
Liberty got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ashtyn Collier out in front who had 28 assists and five digs. Collier has been hot, having posted 15 or more assists the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jeremy Mallabo, who had 14 digs and one assist.
Hemet's record is now 7-19. As for Liberty, they have been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-11 record this season.
Hemet will welcome Valley View at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Liberty, they will challenge Citrus Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bison are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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