Sports Leadership & Management managed to slip by Tampa Bay HEAT the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Spartans lost 3-0 to Tampa Bay HEAT on Wednesday. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Tampa Bay HEAT apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
While Sports Leadership & Management was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Tampa Bay HEAT's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-5, 25-12, 25-20.
Nayeli Flores paced Sports Leadership & Management's offense, picking up six kills. Flores got some help from Kalynn Konyha and her six assists. Jeslie Garcia controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Tampa Bay HEAT was led to victory by Kinslee Walker and Talia Teta. Walker had 23 digs and two aces, while Teta had five aces and three digs. Walker is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Sports Leadership & Management's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Tampa Bay HEAT, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sports Leadership & Management will head out to face off against Universal Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tampa Bay HEAT, they will venture away from home to challenge Keswick Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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