After both having extra time off, the Dexter Demons and the New Mexico Military Institute Colts will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dexter will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, everything went Dexter's way against Mescalero Apache as Dexter made off with a 3-0 win.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Dexter took every set by at least 12 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-6, 25-13.
Dexter's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emily Delarosa, who had three aces, two kills, and 15 assists. That's the most aces Delarosa has posted since back in September. The team also got some help courtesy of Nalani Cobos, who had four aces, two kills, and ten assists.
She wasn't the only good server: Dexter 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 six aces in 15 consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, New Mexico Military Institute lost 3-0 to Fort Sumner/House on Tuesday. The Colts have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-7, 25-12, 25-12.
Dexter's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for New Mexico Military Institute, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: Dexter has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 10.2 aces per game. However, it's not like New Mexico Military Institute struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.4. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Dexter suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to New Mexico Military Institute when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Dexter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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