Harlem entered their game against Alleluia Community on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Harlem Bulldogs took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Alleluia Community. It was the first time this season that the Bulldogs let down their fans at home.
The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 25-17, 14-25, 26-24.
When it comes to explaining why Harlem lost, don't look at Karime Gonzalez. Despite the final result, she had four aces and three digs.
She wasn't the only good server: Harlem 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 eight aces in three consecutive matches.
Harlem's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-6. As for Alleluia Community, they pushed their record up to 24-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Harlem will square off against Aquinas at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harlem is facing Aquinas at the right time seeing as Aquinas is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Alleluia Community, they will head out on the road to challenge Augusta Prep Day at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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