Exeter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dinuba Emperors. The Monarchs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Emperors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Exeter sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-21, 19-25, 15-11.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Dinuba to victory, but perhaps none more so than Emmarie Rico, who had 35 assists and three aces. Rico has been hot for a while, having posted 21 or more assists the last 11 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Delilah Rangel, who had 16 kills and four aces.
Exeter's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Dinuba, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Exeter will welcome Justin Garza at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dinuba, they will face off against Washington Union at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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