Bunker Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Lincolnton Wolves by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Bunker Hill took Lincolnton into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking six-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 28-26, 20-25, 18-25, 15-9.
Kara Anthony had a dynamite game for Lincolnton, getting 33 digs and two aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Anthony now had 11 or more in the last 16 games she's played dating back to last season.
Bunker Hill's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Lincolnton, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-9 record.
Bunker Hill will take on West Caldwell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Caldwell is coming into the matchup with nine straight defeats at home, meaning Bunker Hill will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Lincolnton, they will welcome Newton-Conover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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