Brandeis lost to Vandegrift on Thursday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Broncos skirted past the Vipers 2-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Broncos as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Brandeis had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-15, 25-19.
Leading Brandeis to victory were Adalin Gutierrez and Daniela Guerra-acuna. Gutierrez had ten digs and three assists, while Guerra-acuna had six digs, five kills, and one block. Gutierrez has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last nine times she's played.

Broncos
08/30/25 @ Vandegrift | 10 |
08/30/25 vs Hockaday | 1 |
08/28/25 vs The Woodlands | 1 |
08/23/25 vs Rouse | 4 |
08/22/25 vs Martin | 2 |
+ 9 more games |
Brandeis was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Brandeis' victory bumped their record up to 8-18. As for Vandegrift, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Brandeis and Vandegrift could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Broncos will square off against Westlake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (465 vs. 69). Meanwhile, Vandegrift (ranked 302nd) will meet Round Rock (ranked 41st) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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