It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rich had no problem doing just that on Friday. Everything went their way against the Tabiona Tigers as they made off with a 3-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rebels as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Rich never let Tabiona on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-22, 25-17.
Rich can attribute much of their success to Paige Smith, who had 15 digs and four aces. Smith is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last five games she's played.
Rich was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October.
Rich's record now sits at 10-16. As for Tabiona, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-18 record this season.
Rich didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Valley on the 1st. Tabiona has also already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Pinnacle on the 1st.
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