The Gibbon Buffaloes didn't have quite enough to beat the Elba Bluejays on Tuesday and fell 2-1. While the Buffaloes didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bluejays 25-21 in the first set.
Gibbon started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The final set scores came out to 21-25, 25-22, 25-16.
Claire Clark stepped up in the loss, getting 30 assists, nine digs, and two aces. Izabella Thyne was another key player, getting 14 kills, seven digs, and a solo block.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Elba to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jarahlynn Morrow, who had 14 digs, 13 kills, and six solo blocks. Another player making a difference was Addison Wysocki, who had 16 digs, 10 kills, four aces, and a solo block.
Gibbon dropped their record down to 1-2 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Elba, they have started the season off flawlessly and have a 2-0 record to show for it.
Gibbon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against Sandhills/Thedford on the 3rd. As for Elba, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat against Nebraska Christian on the 1st.
