It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Marian had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Utica Eisenhower Eagles by a score of 3-1. The victory was familiar territory for the Mustangs who have now won five games in a row.
Marian had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-23.
Leading Marian to victory were Ashlyn Pelon and Maria Odeesh. Pelon had 20 digs and three aces, while Odeesh had 19 digs and two aces. Pelon has been hot , having posted ten or more digs the last five times she's played.
Marian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 45-7 record this season. As for Utica Eisenhower, the loss snapped their winning streak at 12 games and leaves them with a 38-8 record.
Marian is on the road again on Thursday to play Northville. Northville will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Marian surely won't give up without a fight. Utica Eisenhower does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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