Davidson Fine Arts was the 2-0 winner over Aquinas when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Titans fell just short of the Fightin' Irish by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. Surprisingly, this marked the Titans' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Davidson Fine Arts started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-21, 15-13.
Their offense was headlined by Jane Pennington and Julika Cunningham, who picked up eight kills apiece. They got some help from Margot Rychly and her 14 assists. Finally, Cunningham was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Davidson Fine Arts has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. Aquinas' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Davidson Fine Arts will take on Mt. Bethel Christian Academy at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Aquinas, they are taking a road trip to challenge Georgia School for Innovation & Classics at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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