Byers and Wiggins squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Byers had to settle for second. They lost 3-0 to the Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in August.
Byers took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-5, 25-6, 25-10.
Taiya Eymann paced Byers' offense, picking up four kills. Eymann got some help from Leyla Sayler and her four assists. Ainsley Sauer controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Wiggins had a senior duo take command as Saria Hawkins had ten digs and one assist and Kallie Green had 21 assists. Green is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 17 or more in each of the last five games she's played.
Byers has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season. As for Wiggins, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-7.
Coincidentally, Byers and Wiggins will both be playing Fowler the next time they take the court. The Bulldogs will head out to face the Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Tigers will play them later in the day, at 6:00 p.m.
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