On Saturday, the Concordia Mustangs had just enough and edged the Elkhorn Antlers out 2-1.
Concordia got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 28-30, 25-16, 25-19.
Concordia got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Natalie Perkinson out in front who had ten digs and two aces. That's the most aces Perkinson has posted in her last 16 matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyra Mcnair, who had 11 digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Concordia was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. They are 2-1 when they serve at least ten aces.
Elkhorn's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bailey Ferguson, who had 11 digs and two aces. Lauren Fast was another key player, getting eight digs and ten assists.
Concordia's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Elkhorn, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Concordia will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Gross Catholic at 6:00 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Gross Catholic has won three straight at home, while Concordia won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Elkhorn, they will venture away from home to face off against Bennington at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Bennington will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Elkhorn surely won't give up without a fight.
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