If United was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Laredo LBJ last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The United Longhorns lost 3-0 to the Alexander Bulldogs on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Longhorns have suffered since October 31, 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-18, 25-13.
Alexander's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brianna Espinoza led the charge by getting 12 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Espinoza has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Lauren Buitron, who had six digs and 18 assists.
United's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-7. As for Alexander, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing United South the next time they take the court. Alexander will host United South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while United will head out to face them at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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