El Dorado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Benton Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
While El Dorado was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Benton's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-11, 25-13.
El Dorado's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Benton, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 18-3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Dorado will welcome Harmony Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Harmony Grove is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning El Dorado will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Benton, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Arkansas at 5:00 p.m.
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