Van is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Gilmer is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Vandals will welcome the Buckeyes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gilmer took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Van, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Van made easy work of Athens and carried off a 3-0 win.
Van walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the third set). The final score came out to 25-16, 25-17, 25-12.
Meanwhile, Gilmer came up short against West Rusk on Monday and fell 3-1. While the Buckeyes didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Raiders 25-21 in the first set.
Gilmer started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-19.
Van will have to contain Mallory Clark as she made an impact in Gilmer's last game. She had four digs and two aces. Clark is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Gilmer has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-18 record this season. As for Van, their win bumped their record up to 30-7.
Van might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Gilmer in their previous meeting back in September of 2017. Will the Vandals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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