There's no place like home for Hughes Springs, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They skirted past the Pewitt Brahmas 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since September 3, 2024.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Hughes Springs who won the one that mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 21-25, 25-17.
McKensi Jackson and Emma McCoy certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Jackson had 16 digs and three aces, while McCoy had eight digs and two aces. McCoy is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 13 or more in each of the last six games she's played. Gloria Pureco was another key player, getting nine digs.
| 08/23/25 - Home | 2-1 W |
| 08/17/23 - Home | 2-0 W |
| 08/18/22 - Home | 1-2 L |
| 08/17/20 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 08/09/18 - Neutral | 1-2 L |
| + 5 more games |
Hughes Springs' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Pewitt, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Hughes Springs wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Harts Bluff on the 23rd. As for Pewitt, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Ore City on the 23rd.
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