The Neumann Celtics will challenge the Naples Golden Eagles at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Neumann will be strutting in after a win while Naples will be coming in after a loss.
Neumann took a loss when they played away from home last Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Bonita Springs with a sharp 3-0 victory.
While Neumann won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-8, 25-15, 25-22.
Ivanna Karakosta had a dynamite game for Neumann, getting 23 digs and two aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Karakosta now had ten or more in the last seven games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Naples was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Estero, falling 3-0.
While Naples had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 20 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-21, 25-20.
Neumann's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Naples, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Neumann took their victory against Naples in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0. Will Neumann repeat their success, or does Naples have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
