Bluffton hadn't done well against Lincolnview recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bluffton Pirates had just enough and edged the Lincolnview Lancers out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pirates also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Bluffton was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 28-26, 15-10.
Among those leading the charge was Vanessa Cross, who had 15 digs.
Despite the loss, Lincolnview still got an impressive performance from Allie Miller, who had 33 digs. Miller is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 15 games she's played dating back to last season.
The win was the third in a row for Bluffton, bringing their record for this year to 16-3. As for Lincolnview, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 12-5 record.
Bluffton will face off against Spencerville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bluffton will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive. As for Lincolnview, they will venture away from home to take on Allen East at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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