Mercedes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Lopez Lobos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The final score came out to 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-15.
Stephanie Ochoa was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 14 digs and three aces. She has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more digs the last four times she's played.
Mercedes' record now sits at 5-19. As for Lopez, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 27-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercedes will venture away from home to square off against Pace at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lopez, they will head out on the road to challenge Donna at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Donna is coming into the contest with six straight losses at home, meaning Lopez will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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