Kokomo didn't have done well against Tipton recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Kokomo Wildkats walked away with a 3-1 win over the Tipton Blue Devils. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildkats.
Kokomo had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-11.
Tipton's loss came despite strong showings from Makayla Schinlaub and Kelyn Everling. Schinlaub had 21 digs and two aces, while Everling had 11 digs. Schinlaub has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more digs the last four times she's played.
Kokomo's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 10-7. As for Tipton, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Kokomo will head out to face off against Lafayette Jefferson at 4:56 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tipton, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Frankfort at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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