United was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
United started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 25-5, 25-17, 25-23.
When it comes to explaining why United lost, don't look at Lexie Mcelwee. Despite the final result, she had 18 digs and two aces. Mcelwee is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last 16 games she's played dating back to last season.
United's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Conemaugh Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. United will head out to challenge Conemaugh Township at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Conemaugh Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Rockwood at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Conemaugh Valley is facing Rockwood at the right time seeing as Rockwood is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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