Oberlin had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Clearview Clippers by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. This was payback for the The Phoenix , who suffered a 3-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
In the three sets Oberlin was on fire: they won each by at least eight points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-15, 22-25, 25-17.
Oberlin's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Natalie Tackett led the charge by getting 16 digs, nine kills, and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Lucinda Ulichney, who had five aces and four digs.
She wasn't the only good server: Oberlin was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Oberlin's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Clearview, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oberlin will venture away from home to take on Garfield Heights at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Oberlin is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Clearview, they will head out to face off against Cuyahoga Heights at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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