Columbia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Ocracoke Dolphins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The final score came out to 25-22, 17-25, 25-18, 25-15.
Even though they lost, Columbia was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive contests.
Columbia's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Ocracoke, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7.
Columbia will host Mattamuskeet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mattamuskeet is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Columbia will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Ocracoke, they will head out to face off against Cape Hatteras at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cape Hatteras will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Ocracoke surely won't give up without a fight.
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