Red Mountain's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Basha Bears out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Mountain Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Red Mountain took Basha into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The final score came out to 12-25, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12.
Red Mountain found their leader in underclassman Ella Sullivan, who had 19 digs. With that strong performance, Sullivan is now averaging an impressive 10.3 digs per game.
Red Mountain 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 five aces in seven consecutive games.
Basha's loss came despite strong showings from Mariela Linares and Layla Hammad. Linares had 11 digs and 21 assists, while Hammad had 13 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Hammad has posted since last Thursday.
Red Mountain has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Basha, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-7.
Red Mountain will stay at home for another game and welcome Casteel at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Basha, they will challenge Gila Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Basha is facing Gila Ridge at the right time seeing as Gila Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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