Mendon Unity was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Macomb Bombers.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Mendon Unity scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-19.
Macomb's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anistyn Lovell, who had 24 assists. Jersee Mills was another key player, getting seven kills and five digs.
Mendon Unity has now lost five of their last six games at home. That's left a mark on their 10-19 record this season. As for Macomb, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-12.
Mendon Unity and Macomb could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Mustangs (ranked 410th) will meet Illini West (ranked 132nd) at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Macomb will square off against Mater Dei at 3:15 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (#252 vs. #3).
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