Excel was the 2-1 winner over Leroy when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bears on Saturday.
Excel was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. The final score came out to 25-18, 25-22.
Their offense was headlined by Avery Duke and Madelyn Flummer, who picked up four kills apiece. Duke really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with seven. Finally, Ava McPhaul kept Excel's defense grounded, leading the team with two blocks.
Excel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Excel didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Jackson on the 23rd. As for Leroy, they will welcome McIntosh at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Bears their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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