Pelham's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They won by a set and slipped past the Starkville Yellowjackets 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since October 23, 2024.
Their offense was headlined by Claire Robinson and Nyssa Wynn, who picked up eight kills apiece. They got some help from Bristol Hannah and her 22 assists. Aubrie Smith controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
When it comes to explaining why Starkville lost, don't look at Tatum Still. Despite the final result, she had ten digs and five aces. Janiya Yarbrough also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
The victory got Pelham back to even at 1-1. As for Starkville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10-1.
Pelham didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against Marist on the 22nd. As for Starkville, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Buckhorn on the 22nd.
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