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| 10/01/24 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 09/19/23 - Home | 2-0 W |
| 10/01/22 - Neutral | 2-0 W |
| 09/20/22 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 10/14/21 - Away | 2-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Lutheran is 8-2 against Dixon since September of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Crusaders will host the Dukes & Duchesses at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Lutheran has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Lutheran turned things around against South Beloit on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sobos, sneaking past 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Crusaders have posted since September 6th.
Meanwhile, Dixon beat Stillman Valley 2-0 on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Dukes & Duchesses in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won four in a row.
Dixon easily took the second set, but they let things get interesting in the other. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-13.
Dixon's win came from a few key players Lutheran will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Solis Thompson, who had four digs, three aces, and two blocks. That's the most digs she has posted since back in October of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Yui Santos, who had ten digs.
Dixon was lethal from the service line and finished the match with ten aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their ace total in three consecutive matches.
Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 2-13. As for Dixon, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.
Lutheran couldn't quite get it done against Dixon in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 as they fell 2-0. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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