If Mallard Creek was riding high off their 3-0 takedown of Harding University last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mallard Creek Mavericks fell 3-1 to the Hough Huskies on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mavericks of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-21, 21-25, 25-15.
Mallard Creek has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Hough, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-5.
Mallard Creek will welcome West Mecklenburg at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mallard Creek is facing West Mecklenburg at the right time seeing as West Mecklenburg is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hough, they will head out to challenge Harding University at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harding University is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Hough will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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