Mount Mercy Academy entered their contest against Nardin Academy on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Mount Mercy Academy Magic fell 3-1 to the Nardin Academy Gators. The Magic have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-15, 18-25, 25-19.
When it comes to explaining why Mount Mercy Academy lost, don't look at Riley Coughlin. Despite the final result, she had ten digs, three aces, and a block. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in aces.
Even though they lost, Mount Mercy Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive matchups.
Mount Mercy Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Nardin Academy, the win snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mount Mercy Academy will take on Sacred Heart Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nardin Academy, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Cardinal O'Hara at 6:00 p.m.
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