Bowler came into Thursday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Marion Mustangs on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While Bowler won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-17, 25-21.
Leading Bowler to victory were Jessa Hartleben and Autumn Thiex. Hartleben had 15 digs, while Thiex had 11 digs, four kills, and two aces. That's the most aces Thiex has posted in her last seven matchups.
Bowler was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive contests.
Bowler's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Marion, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Bowler does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Marion has already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Elcho on the 19th.
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