Northwest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Talawanda Brave, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-3, 25-8.
Lauren James was the offensive standout of the match as she had nine digs.
Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Talawanda, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwest will face off against Purcell Marian at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Purcell Marian is coming into the matchup with six straight losses at home, meaning Northwest will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Talawanda, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Oak Hills at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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