Hammond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Howard Lions, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Golden Bears of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Hammond took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-3, 25-7, 25-11.
Miranda Ball was a one-man wrecking crew for Howard as she had 14 digs and six aces. Ball is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Poholsky, who had four aces.
Hammond's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Howard, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
Hammond will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Annapolis, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Howard, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Old Mill at 6:00 p.m.
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