It was a good run, but First Coast unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Sandalwood Saints, falling 3-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Buccaneers in their matchups with the Saints: they've now lost eight in a row.
While First Coast was not able to win a set, they sure kept things interesting: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 26-24, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why First Coast lost, don't look at BROOKE EDMONDS. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs, eight aces, and eight aces. EDMONDS is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last ten games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of JADA-EVE CLAIBORNE, who had 21 digs.
Even though they lost, First Coast was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in ten consecutive contests.
First Coast's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Sandalwood, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-9 record.
After both having extra time off, First Coast and Atlantic Coast will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sandalwood, they will welcome ED White at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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