Southern Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the Smithfield-Selma Spartans by a score of 3-2. The Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Southern Wayne took a 2-0 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next three. After all that action, the final score was 18-25, 15-25, 25-14, 25-19, 15-13.
When it comes to explaining why Southern Wayne lost, don't look at Taylor Lee. Despite the final result, she had four digs and a block. Lee is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Southern Wayne kept the net locked down and finished the game with 16 blocks. That's the most blocks they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Southern Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Smithfield-Selma, the win snapped their losing streak at ten games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-9 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southern Wayne will challenge Fike at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Smithfield-Selma, they will venture away from home to take on C.B. Aycock at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smithfield-Selma is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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