On Saturday, the Elkhorn Antlers didn't have quite enough to beat the Concordia Mustangs and fell 2-1.
Elkhorn couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Concordia a tough time in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 28-30, 25-16, 25-19.
Elkhorn's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bailey Ferguson, who had 11 digs and two aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Fast, who had eight digs and ten assists.
Concordia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Natalie Perkinson, who had ten digs and two aces. That's the most aces Perkinson has posted in her last 16 matches. Another player making a difference was Kyra Mcnair, who had 11 digs and two aces.
Elkhorn has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Concordia, their win bumped their record up to 13-7.
Elkhorn's road trip will continue as they head out to face Bennington at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Bennington is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Elkhorn will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Concordia, they will challenge Gross Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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