It was a proper cat-fight when Erie took on Niwot on Thursday. The Tigers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-20, 21-25, 25-16, 25-14.
Erie's offense was headlined by Tegan Cerveny and Megan Funk, who picked up 11 kills apiece. They got some help from Devon Twito and her 24 assists. Funk also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Olivia Harris, racking up three apiece.
Niwot's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Olivia Hamlin led the charge by getting five digs and two aces. Hamlin also put up an assist, which was her first of the season.
Erie's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Niwot, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Looking ahead, Erie will square off against Overland at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Niwot, they will face off against Skyline at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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