Gilmer lost to Pine Tree back in August of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Gilmer Buckeyes narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Pine Tree Pirates 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Buckeyes.
Gilmer took Pine Tree into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-22, 25-16, 23-25, 18-16.
Gilmer was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Gilmer's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-11. As for Pine Tree, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gilmer will face off against Henderson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Henderson will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Gilmer surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pine Tree, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Chapel Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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