Rittman had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Oberlin The Phoenix with a sharp 3-0 win on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Indians have posted since October 2, 2023.
While Rittman won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 26-24, 25-14.
When it comes to explaining why Oberlin lost, don't look at Natalie Tackett. Despite the final result, she had eight digs, seven aces, and five kills. The dominant performance gave Tackett a new career-high in aces.
Rittman's win ended a 14-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-11. As for Oberlin, they dropped their record down to 5-10 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Rittman will take on Lake Center Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Lake Center Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Rittman surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oberlin, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Firelands at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Firelands will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Oberlin surely won't give up without a fight.
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