Ottawa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Emporia Spartans. The Cyclones were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-13, 25-13.
Emporia got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Molly Williams out in front who had 11 digs. Williams is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last four games she's played. Ryane Howe was another key player, getting four digs and 16 assists.
Ottawa's defeat dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Emporia, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Ottawa will be playing in front of their home fans against Maize South on Saturday. As for Emporia, they will venture away from home to challenge Junction City at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Emporia is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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