Lower Merion lost to Marple Newtown back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Aces walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Fightin' Tigers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Aces.
Lower Merion had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-15, 25-18, 25-17.
Lower Merion's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Keira Li, who had 11 digs and two assists. Li is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Lower Merion was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in eight consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Several Fightin' Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Vivian Highland, who had 12 digs and two aces.
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| 09/10/25 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 09/11/24 - Home | 2-3 L |
| 09/18/23 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 09/19/22 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 09/27/21 - Away | 3-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Lower Merion now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Marple Newtown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lower Merion will venture away from home to challenge Upper Merion Area at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. As for Marple Newtown, they will head out to take on Garnet Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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