Ben Lippen had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Providence Athletic Club Panthers by a score of 3-2. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Ben Lippen took Providence Athletic Club into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-21, 23-25, 18-25, 15-13.
Gabby Bristow paced Ben Lippen's offense, picking up eight kills. Bristow got some help from Georgia Kate Price and her 37 assists. Hannah Lyle controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
The win was the third in a row for Providence Athletic Club, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ben Lippen will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on North Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Providence Athletic Club, they will take on Augusta E at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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