Homer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Nikiski Bulldogs, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mariners of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Homer took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-17, 25-21.
Leading Nikiski to victory were Kailey Stynsberg and Abby White. Stynsberg had 13 digs, while White had five digs and two aces.
Homer's loss dropped their record down to 18-21-7. As for Nikiski, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 28-12-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Houston the next time they take the court. Homer will host Houston at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Nikiski will host them at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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