If Newberry was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Palatka last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Newberry Panthers lost 3-0 to the Lafayette Hornets on Monday. The Panthers have struggled against the Hornets recently, as their game on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Newberry was the model of consistency in the loss, scoring 15 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-15, 25-15.
Despite the loss, Newberry still got an impressive performance from Malana Kennard, who had 21 digs. Kennard is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Leading Lafayette to victory were Maci Wimberley and Ella McAdams. Wimberley had nine digs and two aces, while McAdams had 17 digs.
Newberry's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Lafayette, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Newberry didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 win vs. Trenton on the 24th. Lafayette has also already played their next match, a 3-2 loss against Columbia on the 24th.
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