Hannibal came tearing into Tuesday's match with four straight wins and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Kirksville Tigers as they made off with a 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Pirates, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While Hannibal might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Kirksville scored at least 16 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-11, 25-15.
Kegan Greening was nothing short of spectacular: she had 16 digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in September of 2023.
Hannibal was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in five consecutive matchups.
Hannibal's victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-4. As for Kirksville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season.
Hannibal will head out to square off against Rock Bridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kirksville, they will take on Fulton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kirksville is facing Fulton at the right time seeing as Fulton is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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