Irving lost against Berkner back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Irving Tigers fell 3-1 to the Berkner Rams. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Rams: they've now lost nine in a row.
Irving started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-8, 25-17, 25-23.
J'Nireah Henry had a dynamite game for Berkner, getting 24 digs and three aces. With that strong performance, Henry is now averaging an impressive 10.5 digs per game.
Irving's defeat dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Berkner, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 13-16-2 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Irving will square off against Richardson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Berkner, they will welcome Nimitz at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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