Dublin was the 3-1 winner over Newark Memorial when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Gaels fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. While the Gaels didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cougars 25-16 in the first set.
Dublin took Newark Memorial into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking five-point loss. The final score came out to 16-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-15, 15-10.
Loss or not, Dublin got some senior leadership from Kierra Kramer and Krisha Patel. Kramer had 23 assists and 12 digs, while Patel had 12 digs and three aces.
Gianna Adame was the offensive standout of the match as she had four digs and three aces. Adame is crushing it when it comes to aces: she's served at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Dublin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Newark Memorial, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dublin will venture away from home to face off against Arroyo at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Newark Memorial, they will head out to square off against Hayward at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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