Mathews was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Badger Braves, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Mathews took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-20, 27-25.
When it comes to explaining why Mathews lost, don't look at Liz Rowan. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Rowan has posted in her last nine contests.
Even though they lost, Mathews was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Badger only served seven.
Badger's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gabriella Miller led the charge by getting 13 digs, three blocks, and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Alison Price, who had nine digs and seven kills.
Mathews' defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Badger, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10.
Mathews will head out to face off against Harding at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. As for Badger, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Grand Valley at 6:30 p.m.
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