In Tuesday's Canine Competition, Mercy McAuley had to take the L. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. Ursula Academy Bulldogs on Tuesday. The Wolves have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-16, 24-26, 25-18.
Emma Adkins paced Mercy McAuley's offense, picking up 16 kills. Adkins got some help from Ava Thelen and her 17 assists. Adkins was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
St. Ursula Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Penelope Bolinger led the charge by getting 12 digs. That's the most digs Bolinger has posted since back in November of 2024. Kara Cengia was another key player, getting 11 digs and one assist.
Mercy McAuley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for St. Ursula Academy, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercy McAuley will face off against Seton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Ursula Academy, they will take on Notre Dame Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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