Nantucket was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Nauset Regional Warriors by a score of 3-2. The Whalers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Nantucket actually scored more points across those five sets (106-100), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 14-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 15-11.
Nantucket's loss came despite strong showings from Viktoria Todorova and Magdalis Gonzalez. Todorova had 20 digs and a kill, while Gonzalez had nine digs and three aces. That's the most aces Gonzalez has posted in her last seven games.
Even though they lost, Nantucket was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in three consecutive matchups.
Among those leading the charge was Olivia Richards, who had 34 assists. She is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted ten or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Nantucket's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Nauset Regional, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Nantucket will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Dennis-Yarmouth Regional at 4:00 p.m. As for Nauset Regional, they are taking a road trip to challenge Falmouth at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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