Marshall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Smith-Cotton Tigers, falling 3-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since September 23, 2023, but that streak is no more.
The final score came out to 25-11, 25-17, 25-17.
Piper Cantrell was the offensive standout of the match as she had ten digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last five games she's played. Brekyn Scanlon also deserves some recognition as she had her first dig of the season.
Marshall's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Smith-Cotton, the victory got them back to even at 7-7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will face off against Concordia at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Smith-Cotton, they will challenge Helias at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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