There's no place like home for Smithson Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Wagner Thunderbirds on Tuesday. The Rangers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Thunderbirds, too.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Smithson Valley took every set by at least 11 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-5, 25-13, 25-14.
Among those leading the charge was Berkley Bates, who had 16 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Fuentes, who had five digs and two aces.
When it comes to explaining why Wagner lost, don't look at Briana Trussell. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs.
Smithson Valley's record is now 24-15. As for Wagner, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 17 of their last 18 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-30 record this season.
Smithson Valley will venture away from home to square off against Tivy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tivy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Smithson Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wagner, they will welcome Boerne-Champion at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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