On Saturday, the Marquette Mustangs didn't have quite enough to beat the St. Michael the Archangel Guardians and fell 2-1.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Marquette sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-18, 18-25, 25-17.
When it comes to explaining why Marquette lost, don't look at Rachel Breidenbach. Despite the final result, she had seven digs and two aces. Breidenbach is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least nine every time she's taken the court this season.
Leading St. Michael the Archangel to victory were Katie Vargo and Meredith Falk. Vargo had 11 digs and two aces, while Falk had 12 digs and two aces.
Marquette now has a losing record at 4-5. As for St. Michael the Archangel, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Marquette has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Jefferson City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Marquette has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for St. Michael the Archangel, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against St. Pius X at 11:00 a.m. St. Pius X will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something St. Michael the Archangel surely won't give up without a fight.
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