Straughn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Opp Bobcats by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Straughn sadly wound up on the wrong side. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 16-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10.
Even though they lost, Straughn was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Opp's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Madie Wilson, who had 19 digs, a kill, and a kill. Wilson is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 16 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Crislyn Birge was another key player, getting 27 digs.
Straughn's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Opp, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-6.
Straughn's road trip will continue as they head out to face Pike County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Opp, they will face off against Dothan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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