Manitowoc Lincoln lost against Bay Port last Saturday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Manitowoc Lincoln Ships fell 3-1 to the Bay Port Pirates. The Ships have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Bay Port scored at least 18 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-20, 18-25, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why Manitowoc Lincoln lost, don't look at Paige Portmann. Despite the final result, she had 22 digs. Portmann is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Manitowoc Lincoln was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in three consecutive games.
Bay Port found their leader in underclassman Meghan Bruss, who had 12 digs, a kill, and 26 assists. Those 12 digs set a new season-high mark for Bruss.
Manitowoc Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 19-15. As for Bay Port, they pushed their record up to 23-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Manitowoc Lincoln's road trip will continue as they head out to face Luxemburg-Casco at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bay Port, they will head out to take on Green Bay Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green Bay Southwest will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Bay Port surely won't give up without a fight.
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