Analy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Montgomery Vikings. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Vikings when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Analy came incredibly close to winning: the sets they lost were decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-23, 14-25, 20-25, 15-13.
Despite the defeat, Analy had strong showings from Devyn Gray, who had 21 digs, and Sophia Lomanto, who had 19 digs and two aces.
Analy's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Montgomery, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
Analy and Montgomery will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Tigers will challenge rival Piner at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Montgomery is set to face off against their familiar foe Cardinal Newman at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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