If Delta was feeling good off their 3-0 takedown of Monroe Central last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Delta Eagles came up short against the New Palestine Dragons on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Eagles have struggled against the Dragons recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
While Delta was not able to win a set, they sure kept things interesting: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-23, 27-25.
Delta's loss came despite strong showings from Brylie Tuttle and Maycee Ramsey. Tuttle had 13 digs and two aces, while Ramsey had 11 digs. Tuttle is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
The loss snapped Delta's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-5 record. As for New Palestine, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 18-0.
Delta will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Noblesville at 7:00 p.m. As for New Palestine, they will head out to take on Perry Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Perry Meridian is on a three-game streak of home wins, New Palestine a eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
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