Lafayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the New Kent Trojans, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Lafayette took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-20, 25-22.
Abby McLaughlin was nothing short of spectacular for New Kent: she had 15 digs and five aces. McLaughlin is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last seven games she's played dating back to last season.
Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for New Kent, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 13-1.
Lafayette will square off against Bruton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Kent, they will challenge Grafton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Grafton has won five straight at home, while New Kent won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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