Eagle Pass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the United South Panthers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2022.
Eagle Pass took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-5, 25-11, 25-12.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead United South to victory, but perhaps none more so than Alyssa Esparza, who had ten digs and two aces. That's the most aces Esparza has posted since back in September. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Meza, who had three digs and two aces.
Eagle Pass' record is now 3-20. As for United South, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-13 record this season.
Eagle Pass will face off against Del Rio at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Del Rio is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Eagle Pass will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for United South, they will challenge Laredo LBJ at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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