Texas City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ball Tornadoes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tornadoes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in September.
Texas City started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 21-25, 25-14, 25-15, 15-6.
Ball found their leader in freshman Emma Buck, who had 18 digs.
Texas City's record is now 9-20. As for Ball, their victory ended a three-match drought on the road and puts them at 16-19.
Looking ahead, Texas City will welcome Santa Fe at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Ball does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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