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| 09/18/25 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 10/15/24 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 09/19/24 - Away | 0-3 L |
Manning took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Marion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Monarchs narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Swamp Foxes 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Monarchs have posted since October 8, 2024.
Manning was actually outscored in aggregate across those five sets (103-100), but they still managed to win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-23, 9-25, 26-28, 15-12.
Manning found their leader in freshman Ameerah Conyers, who had 15 aces, six kills, and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Tamia Watson, who had six kills and five aces.
Manning was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 33 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Manning pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Marion, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Coincidentally, Manning and Marion will both be playing East Clarendon the next time they take the court. The Swamp Foxes will head out to face the Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Monarchs will host them at 6:00 p.m. on the 30th.
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