Marietta was the 3-0 winner over Shenandoah when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Tigers fell just short of the Zeps by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. While the Tigers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Zeps 25-19 in the first set.
Marietta started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 19-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-13, 15-6.
Despite the defeat, Marietta saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Clara Becker had 21 digs and two aces.
Shayla Holcomb was a one-woman wrecking crew For Shenandoah. as she had 26 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Holcomb has posted since back in October of 2024.
Marietta's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Shenandoah, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marietta will square off against Fort Frye at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Tigers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Shenandoah, they will take on Caldwell at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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