Ellison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rudder Rangers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rangers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2020.
Ellison started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 14-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-8.
Rudder can attribute much of their success to Riley Wilson, who had eight aces and five digs. That's the most digs Wilson has posted over her last seven contests.
Ellison's loss dropped their record down to 1-21. As for Rudder, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-16.
Coming up, Ellison will be playing at home against Copperas Cove at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rudder, they will head out to square off against Lake Belton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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