With a playoff game on the line, Athens rose to the challenge on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Danville Ironmen. The Wildcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Ironmen, too.
Athens walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the second set). The final score came out to 25-21, 25-10, 25-18.
Ella Coyle was nothing short of spectacular: she had 19 digs and three aces. Coyle is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season.
Athens was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive matchups.
The victory got Athens back to even at 14-14. As for Danville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
As of now, neither Athens nor Danville have any future games scheduled.
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