The Marple Newtown Fightin' Tigers will head out to challenge the Bayard Rustin Golden Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Marple Newtown came up short against Strath Haven on Monday, falling 3-0.
Marple Newtown took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-17, 25-18.
Meanwhile, Bayard Rustin posted their biggest win since September 23rd on Tuesday. They blew past Great Valley 3-0.
Bayard Rustin was especially dominant in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-13, 25-21.
Bayard Rustin found their leader in underclassman Mady Parkinson, who had 16 digs.
Marple Newtown dropped their record down to 9-9 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Bayard Rustin, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's game: Marple Newtown has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 11 aces per game. However, it's not like Bayard Rustin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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