Oberlin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Rittman Indians, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the The Phoenix of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Oberlin was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. The final score came out to 25-20, 26-24, 25-14.
Despite the loss, Oberlin still got an impressive performance from Natalie Tackett, who had eight digs, seven aces, and five kills. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Tackett now served three or more in the last five games she's played.
Oberlin's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Rittman, the win snapped their losing streak at 16 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-11 record.
Oberlin is on the road again on Tuesday to play Firelands at 6:30 p.m. Firelands is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Oberlin will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Rittman, they will venture away from home to challenge Lake Center Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Lake Center Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Rittman surely won't give up without a fight.
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