Estero suffered their biggest defeat since October 23, 2024 on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Neumann Celtics. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Estero was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Neumann work for it, especially in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-16, 27-25.
Neumann had a senior duo take command as Ivanna Karacosta had 11 digs and four assists and Sofia Vargas had 16 assists and five digs. Karacosta is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last four games she's played.
Estero's defeat ended a five-match streak of away wins and brought them to 13-4. As for Neumann, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4.
Estero has already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against LaBelle on the 4th. As for Neumann, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Seacrest Country Day on the 6th.
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