Preston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Robert C. Byrd Eagles by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Preston started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 13-25, 25-7, 15-12.
Robert C. Byrd's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarina Squires, who had 16 digs. Jasmine Hutson was another key player, getting a kill and 29 assists.
Preston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Robert C. Byrd, the win got them back to even at 13-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Preston and East Fairmont will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 6:00 p.m. on October 8th. As for Robert C. Byrd, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Buckhannon-Upshur at 6:00 p.m. on October 8th.
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