Matanzas is on a three-game streak of home losses, Father Lopez a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Thursday. The Matanzas Pirates will host the Father Lopez Green Wave at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Matanzas came up short against Beachside and fell 3-1.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Beachside scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-21, 24-26, 25-20.
Meanwhile, Father Lopez lost 3-0 to University on Monday.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-16, 25-20.
Despite their loss, Father Lopez saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Laura Bernal, who had three digs and 29 assists, was perhaps the best of all. Bernal is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 15 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season.
Matanzas' defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Father Lopez, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Matanzas came up short against Father Lopez in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, falling 3-1. Can Matanzas avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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