Syracuse came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Louisville Lions by a score of 3-1. This was a revenge game for the Rockets: when they faced off against the Lions last Tuesday, they had to take a 3-1 loss.
Syracuse walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the first set). The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 26-24, 22-25, 25-22.
Kelsay Engelbrecht
| 10/23/25 vs Louisville | 11 |
| 09/02/25 vs Yutan | 5 |
| 10/20/25 vs Wahoo | 4 |
| 10/16/25 @ Fort Calhoun | 4 |
| 10/21/25 @ Arlington | 3 |
Syracuse can attribute much of their success to Kelsay Engelbrecht, who had 11 digs and three aces. Those 11 digs gave Engelbrecht a new career-high.
When it comes to explaining why Louisville lost, don't look at Kelsey Haynes. Despite the final result, she had 35 digs and three assists. Haynes is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last 11 games she's played.
Syracuse's record is now 16-14. As for Louisville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-12 record this season.
Syracuse has already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against Palmyra on the 27th. As for Louisville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-2 defeat against Conestoga on the 27th.
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