New Bern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wayne School of Engineering Titans. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Titans earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
New Bern actually scored more points across those five sets (106-103), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 22-25, 15-25, 26-24, 15-10.
New Bern's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyaw Htoo, who had four digs and three aces. K Paw Htoo was another key player, getting 14 digs.
New Bern's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Wayne School of Engineering, they moved to 4-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
New Bern didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against New Bern Christian Academy on the 22nd. As for Wayne School of Engineering, they will challenge West Craven at 9:30 a.m. on the 26th.
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