Newark Memorial hadn't done well against Moreau Catholic recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Newark Memorial Cougars had just enough and edged the Moreau Catholic Mariners out 3-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Cougars who have now won three matchups in a row.
Newark Memorial was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-23, 15-13.
Isabelle Nicolas was a one-man wrecking crew for Newark Memorial as she had 28 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Nicolas has posted in she last nine contests.
Newark Memorial was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in three consecutive games.
Newark Memorial's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Moreau Catholic, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Newark Memorial will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Mission San Jose at 6:00 p.m. As for Moreau Catholic, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-2 loss vs. American on the 19th.
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