Malvern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Minerva Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Malvern was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Minerva's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-21, 25-22.
Minerva found their leader in underclassman Jenna Dowell, who had 11 digs. Dowell is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Malvern's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Minerva, their record is now 9-11.
Malvern has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Conotton Valley on the 1st. As for Minerva, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Dover on the 3rd.
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