Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneer Pioneers. The Railsplitters were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Lincoln started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20.
Even though they lost, Lincoln was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in five consecutive games.
Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Pioneer, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Dexter, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Pioneer, they will take on Bedford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bedford will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pioneer surely won't give up without a fight.
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