La Porte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Crown Point Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Slicers have suffered against the Bulldogs since August 25, 2022.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Crown Point scored at least 18 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-18.
La Porte lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Emma Hull, who had 13 digs and two aces. Hull is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Buckley, who had six digs and 14 assists.
La Porte now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Crown Point, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Porte will play host again on Thursday to welcome Portage, where the match is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for Crown Point, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Lake Central at 5:00 p.m. Lake Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Crown Point surely won't give up without a fight.
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