If Providence was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Rocky River on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers fell 3-1 to the East Mecklenburg Eagles on Monday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since October 12, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Providence started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19.
Logan Phillips paced Providence's offense, picking up 11 kills. Phillips were helped by Allie Johnsey and Ellie Rinehardt, who contributed 14 assists each. Phillips was also solid from the service line: she led the team with two aces.
Providence's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for East Mecklenburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season.
Providence has already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Palisades on the 30th. As for East Mecklenburg, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against Rocky River on the 30th.
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