Oberlin lost against Black River back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Oberlin The Phoenix fell 3-1 to the Black River Pirates.
Oberlin took a 1-1 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next two. The final score came out to 25-13, 20-25, 25-22, 25-16.
When it comes to explaining why Oberlin lost, don't look at Natalie Tackett. Despite the final result, she had 20 digs, six kills, and five aces. That's the most aces Tackett has posted in she last eight matchups.
Even though they lost, Oberlin was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 aces per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 16.
It was another big night for Remington Dieter, who had 22 digs and three aces for Black River. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Dieter now had 15 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Oberlin's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Black River, their record now sits at 8-6.
Oberlin will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Wellington at 6:30 p.m. Wellington will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Oberlin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Black River, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Columbia, where the match is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Columbia will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Black River surely won't give up without a fight.
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