Columbia hasn't had much luck against Republic recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 12:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Columbia took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Inchelium, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Hornets on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted against the Hornets since February 25, 2021.
Meanwhile, Republic came tearing into Thursday's contest with eight straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 4-1 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Tigers have posted against the Mustangs since October 26, 2021.
Columbia's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Republic, their victory bumped their record up to 15-2.
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