Smithville hadn't done well against Brazos recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Cougars. The Tigers were shut out 3-0 the last time they took on the Cougars, so the Tigers were just returning the favor.
While Smithville won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-14, 26-24, 25-21.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kendall Macha, who had 13 digs and four assists. Macha is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Preslee Woodall, who had nine digs.
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| 08/19/25 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 08/08/23 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 08/12/22 - Neutral | 0-2 L |
| 08/09/22 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 08/10/21 - Home | 0-3 L |
| + 2 more games |
Smithville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Brazos, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-4 record.
Coming up, Smithville will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Navasota at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brazos, they will challenge Columbus at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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