While New Bern didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the West Craven Eagles on Tuesday as they made off with a 3-0 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 last Tuesday.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: New Bern took every set by at least 11 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-14, 25-14.
New Bern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Allie Tuzo led the charge by getting seven digs and three aces. Tuzo is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Naomi Banks, who had nine digs and four aces.
They weren't the only good server: New Bern was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Craven only served five aces.
Bears
| 09/02/25 @ West Craven | 3-0 |
| 08/21/25 @ New Hanover | 3-0 |
| 08/20/25 @ Havelock | 3-0 |
| 08/12/25 @ Dixon | 3-0 |
New Bern pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for West Craven, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2.
Coincidentally, New Bern and West Craven will both be playing East Carteret the next time they take the court. The Eagles will head out to face the Mariners at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Bears will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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