New Haven was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Owensville Dutchmen. The Shamrocks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dutchmen apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
New Haven took Owensville into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking nine-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 15-6.
New Haven lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Maggie Hoener, who had ten digs and four aces.
Owensville was led to victory by Jenna Hoffmann and Clara Julius. Hoffmann had 25 digs and three aces, while Julius had 23 digs and two assists. That's the most digs Julius has posted over her last 16 matches. Reece Hampton also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
New Haven's loss dropped their record down to 6-20-2. As for Owensville, their victory ended a three-match drought on the road and puts them at 15-17-2.
New Haven does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Owensville, they will square off against St. James at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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