Saginaw was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Azle Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rough Riders of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
The 3-0 score doesn't really reflect how close the match was: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-22, 28-26.
When it comes to explaining why Saginaw lost, don't look at Daniella Banda. Despite the final result, she had 21 digs. Banda is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 17 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season.
Among those leading the charge was Heather Lockridge, who had 17 digs.
Saginaw's loss dropped their record down to 10-25. As for Azle, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Fossil Ridge the next time they take the court. Saginaw will host Fossil Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Azle will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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