Conway was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Kickapoo Chiefs by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wampus Cats of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Conway started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-21, 25-23.
Despite the loss, Conway still got an impressive performance from Madden Cabantac, who had eight digs and 13 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Cabantac now posted eight or more in the last 18 games she's played dating back to last season.
Conway's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6. As for Kickapoo, their win bumped their record up to 9-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conway will square off against Jonesboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Conway will be looking to keep their 19-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Kickapoo, they will host Webb City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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