After losing to DuQuoin the last time they met, Trico decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Pioneers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Indians on Tuesday.
Trico was actually outscored in aggregate across those three sets (70-69), but they still managed to win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 19-25, 25-22.
Aubrey Cotter paced Trico's offense, picking up six kills. Cotter got some help from Molly Rathert and her 15 assists. Finally, Hazel Helmers kept Trico's defense grounded, leading the team with nine blocks.
When it comes to explaining why DuQuoin lost, don't look at Lucy Milam. Despite the final result, she had 22 digs.
Pioneers
| 09/02/25 @ DuQuoin | 2-1 |
| 08/28/25 @ Zeigler-Royalton | 2-0 |
| 10/30/24 @ Zeigler-Royalton | 2-0 |
| 10/24/24 @ Vienna | 2-1 |
| 10/09/24 @ Zeigler-Royalton | 2-0 |
| + 9 more games |
Trico pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for DuQuoin, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trico will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Goreville at 6:00 p.m. on the 11th. As for DuQuoin, they will challenge Hamilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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