Marshall hadn't done well against Taft recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Marshall Rams had just enough and edged the Taft Raiders out 3-2. The Rams have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Raiders, too.
Marshall wouldn't go down easily and took Taft into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-23, 23-25, 21-25, 15-12.
Otilia Gheorghe was nothing short of spectacular: she had 23 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Marshall's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 15-20. As for Taft, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-21 record this season.
Marshall will be playing at home against Warren at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Marshall is facing Warren at the right time seeing as Warren is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Taft, they will venture away from home to take on Holmes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holmes is coming into the game with five straight losses at home, meaning Taft will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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