Lipscomb Academy won the last time they faced Brentwood Academy, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Lipscomb Academy Mustangs put the hurt on the Brentwood Academy Eagles with a sharp 3-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Mustangs have posted against the Eagles since October 8, 2019.
While Lipscomb Academy won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-15, 25-21.
Lipscomb Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mary Katherine Hall led the charge by getting 23 digs. What's more, Hall also racked up no blocks, the mostshe's had in her last three contests. Zoe Picardo was another key player, getting 14 digs.
Lipscomb Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in ten consecutive matches.
Despite the defeat, Brentwood Academy saw an underclassman step up: Harper Broyles had 11 digs. Broyles is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played.
Lipscomb Academy's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Brentwood Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-10.
Lipscomb Academy will venture away from home to take on St. Cecilia Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lipscomb Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Brentwood Academy, they will square off against Ensworth at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Brentwood Academy is facing Ensworth at the right time seeing as Ensworth is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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