GlenOak lost to Louisville back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The GlenOak Golden Eagles had just enough and edged the Louisville Leopards out 3-2.
GlenOak had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 24-26, 25-20, 25-17, 15-7.
Emmerson Kush was a one-man wrecking crew for GlenOak as she had 20 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Kush has posted in her last ten games.
GlenOak was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive matches.
GlenOak's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Louisville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. GlenOak's road trip will continue as they head out to face Wooster at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Wooster is coming into the matchup with five straight victories at home, so GlenOak will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Louisville, they will venture away from home to face off against Tallmadge at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Louisville is facing Tallmadge at the right time seeing as Tallmadge is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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