Sullivan hadn't done well against Central A & M recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Sullivan Redskins had just enough and edged the Central A & M Raiders out 2-1. Winning may never get old, but the Redskins sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Sullivan had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-16, 26-24.
Mae Dawkins was a one-man wrecking crew for Sullivan as she had ten digs and 24 assists. Dawkins is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season.
Sullivan was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in four consecutive matches.
Sullivan has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-15 record this season. As for Central A & M, they dropped their record down to 6-24 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home.
Sullivan has already played their next game, a 2-0 win against Villa Grove on the 22nd. As for Central A & M, they and Tuscola are set to duel on Thursday.
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