Smithfield unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 3-1 to the Lafayette Rams on Wednesday. Packers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Rams since Wednesday.
Smithfield started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 25-27, 25-23, 25-23, 26-23.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Smithfield is set to square off against their familiar foe Bruton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Lafayette will take on rival Warhill at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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