Purdue Polytechnic unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Christel House Eagles on Tuesday, falling 3-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Purdue Polytechnic took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 25-18, 25-19.
Christel House found their leader in sophomore Jeremiah Silva-Nunez, who had six kills and five aces. Those six kills set a new season-high mark for Silva-Nunez. The team also got some help courtesy of Steven Alvarado, who had five assists and four aces.
Christel House's victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Purdue Polytechnic will face off against rival Beech Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Christel House is set to take on their familiar foe Lawrence North at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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