It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Newman had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the Hilbert Wolves 3-0. Winning may never get old, but the Fighting Cardinals sure are getting used to it with their 14th in a row.
While Newman might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Hilbert scored at least 16 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-16, 25-14.
Newman was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive games.
Newman is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 27-13 record this season. As for Hilbert, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-23 record this season.
Newman has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Newman will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Hilbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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