Newcomb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Zuni Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skyhawks of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October.
Newcomb started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-14, 25-16, 25-22.
Carly Johnson paced Newcomb's offense, picking up ten kills. Johnson got some help from
Nihikinibaa Howard and her 25 assists.
Riyonna Murphy controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
Newcomb's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Zuni, their victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-16.
Newcomb will challenge Navajo Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Zuni, they will take on Tohatchi at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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