Benton is 0-10 against Nashville since August of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. After both having extra time off, both will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Benton has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, Benton didn't have quite enough to beat DuQuoin and fell 2-1.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Benton sadly dropped the once that decided the match. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 24-26, 25-17.
Meanwhile, Nashville entered their tilt with Anna-Jonesboro on Thursday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 2-0.
The 2-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Nashville was: they took both sets by at least 14 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-7.
Nashville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samantha Brinkmann, who had six kills, three digs, and two aces. That's the most aces Brinkmann has posted in her last ten matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Behrmann, who had six digs, five kills, and two blocks.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13-1. As for Nashville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-3 record this season.
Benton came up short against Nashville in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 2-0. Will Benton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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