Padua Franciscan won the last time they faced Holy Cross, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Padua Franciscan Bruins sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Holy Cross Cougars. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bruins.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Padua Franciscan got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 15-25, 25-22.
Padua Franciscan found their leader in underclassman Giulia Reginelli, who had 14 digs. Reginelli has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last three times she's played.
When it comes to explaining why Holy Cross lost, don't look at Tristen Ward. Despite the final result, she had 31 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Hix, who had 18 digs.
Padua Franciscan's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Holy Cross, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Padua Franciscan will face off against Holy Name at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Holy Cross, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pleasure Ridge Park on Tuesday. Pleasure Ridge Park will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Holy Cross surely won't give up without a fight.
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