Badger had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 5-6 to make it six. They fell just short of the Mathews Mustangs by a score of 3-2. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Alison Price
| 09/11/25 @ Mathews | 15 |
| 09/09/25 @ St. John | 7 |
| 09/08/25 vs Harding | 8 |
When it comes to explaining why Badger lost, don't look at Alison Price. Despite the final result, she had 21 digs, 15 kills, and three blocks. Price has been hot recently, having posted seven or more kills the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Schmidt, who had eight digs and two aces.
As for Mathews, their win bumped their record up to 3-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Badger since September 22, 2021.
Leading Mathews to victory were MACI DARLINGTON and ALLIE RAMSEY. DARLINGTON had 14 digs and two aces, while RAMSEY had 19 digs, five kills, two aces, and one block. Those 14 digs gave DARLINGTON a new career-high. Another player making a difference was JOSSLYN COLES, who had 12 digs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Badger will square off against Cardinal at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Huskies will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mathews, they will take on Windham at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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