Lee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 19th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gate City Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Generals of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Lee started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-14, 25-12, 25-14.
Gate City's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sophie Webb, who had four digs and 13 assists. Webb is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 13 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Emma Rhoton, who had 13 digs.
Lee's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Gate City, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lee will venture away from home to take on John Battle at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lee is facing John Battle at the right time seeing as John Battle is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Gate City, they will square off against Ridgeview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ridgeview will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something Gate City surely won't give up without a fight.
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