Dixon dropped to 7-2 on Wednesday, ending the team's eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers. Dukes & Duchesses fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Cavaliers since Wednesday.
Despite the defeat, Dixon had strong showings from Presley Lappin, who had four digs and two aces, and Micki Worrell, who had five digs and two aces.
As for LaSalle-Peru, the victory was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-1. The game was the first time they have beaten Dixon on their court since October 7, 2019.
Leading LaSalle-Peru to victory were Aubrey Urbanski and Karmen Piano. Urbanski had 13 assists and six digs, while Piano had six digs. That's the most assists Urbanski has posted over her last 14 games.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dixon will venture away from home to face off against Princeton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for LaSalle-Peru, they will face off against Bloomington Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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