Savio was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Incarnate Word Shamrocks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Shamrocks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 on October 2nd.
Savio started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 27-29, 25-12, 25-14, 25-11.
Incarnate Word was led to victory by Lucia Lopez and Abby Ruelas. Lopez had 18 digs and two aces, while Ruelas had three digs and two aces. What's more, Ruelas racked up ten assists, the most she's had since back in August.
Savio's loss dropped their record down to 13-20-2. As for Incarnate Word, their victory ended a four-match drought on the road and puts them at 16-22.
Savio and Incarnate Word could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Eagles will take on Antonian Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (721 vs. 57). Meanwhile, Incarnate Word (ranked 453rd) will meet St. Michael's (ranked 185th) at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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