Mathews lost to Harding back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Mustangs walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Skippers.
Mathews walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the second set). The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-14, 19-25, 25-22.
Mathews was led to victory by JOSSLYN COLES and ALLIE RAMSEY. COLES had 12 digs and three aces, while RAMSEY had 15 digs, six kills, and three aces. Those three aces gave COLES a new career-high.
They weren't the only good server: Mathews was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive contests.
Harding's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lennon Abate, who had 15 digs and three aces. Jana Vale was another key player, getting six digs, four blocks, and two aces.
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| 09/03/25 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 09/28/24 - Away | 1-3 L |
| 08/17/24 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 10/11/23 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 09/28/23 - Away | 1-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Mathews' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Harding, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mathews will square off against rival Grand Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Harding is set to take on their familiar foe Badger at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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