Mather was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Von Steuben Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 on Monday.
Ana Paula Barcenas Asencio paced Mather's offense, picking up four kills. Barcenas Asencio got some help from Destiny Ugalde and her six assists. Barcenas Asencio was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Mather's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Von Steuben, the win snapped their losing streak at three matches and leaves them with a 9-8-1 record.
Coming up, Mather will face off against Prosser at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Von Steuben, they will venture away from home to square off against Rickover Naval at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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