Benjamin Russell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fayetteville Wolves. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their loss to the Wolves from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Benjamin Russell wouldn't go down easily and took Fayetteville into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-21, 15-12.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Fayetteville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Anna Blair, who had 14 digs and one assist. Those 14 digs gave Blair a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marissa McDickinson, who had ten digs and two assists.
Benjamin Russell's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Fayetteville, their record now sits at 24-4.
Looking ahead, after both having extra time off, Benjamin Russell and Calera will shake off the rust and duke it out at 5:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Fayetteville, they have already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Central of Coosa County on the 7th.
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