New Hanover was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Brunswick Scorpions. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Scorpions earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: North Brunswick scored at least 17 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20.
Maille Smith paced New Hanover's offense, picking up ten kills. Smith got some help from Rylee Wortman and her 24 assists. Finally, Lindi Holt kept New Hanover's defense grounded, leading the team with five blocks.
New Hanover's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for North Brunswick, their record now sits at 7-8.
When New Hanover and North Brunswick next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Wildcats will try to stop Hoggard's nine-game winning streak when they meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, North Brunswick will take on South Brunswick and their four-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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