Portland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 28th straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Cromwell Panthers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Highlanders of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on September 3rd.
Portland took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-16, 25-18.
Among those leading the charge was Emily Franco, who had 12 digs.
Portland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Cromwell, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Portland will welcome Morgan at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Morgan is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Portland will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cromwell, they will venture away from home to square off against Haddam-Killingworth at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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