Mt. Zion and Normal University squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Mt. Zion had to settle for second. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Normal University Pioneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2022.
The final score came out to 25-6, 25-13.
Tayetum Flanigan paced Mt. Zion's offense, picking up three kills. Flanigan got some help from
Ty Ball and her three assists.
Normal University was led to victory by Emma Jean Lehnen and Lola Clayton. Lehnen had 15 digs, while Clayton had three digs and 19 assists. Clayton has been hot for a while, having posted 12 or more assists the last nine times she's played.
Mt. Zion's loss dropped their record down to 18-17. As for Normal University, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 34-3.
Mt. Zion does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Normal University, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Glenwood at 6:00 p.m.
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