Michigan City is 0-10 against La Porte since September of 2020 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wolves will head out to face off against the Slicers at 5:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Michigan City was handed a three-set defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Merrillville 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since September 26, 2024.
Michigan City took Merrillville into a fifth set where they got it done with a eight-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 12-25, 15-7.
Meanwhile, La Porte narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Plymouth 2-1. The win continues a trend for the Slicers in their matchups with the Pilgrims/Rockies: they've now won three in a row.
Michigan City better keep an eye on Madalyn Kreamer. She was instrumental in La Porte's win, getting 15 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Kreamer has posted over her last seven matches. Olivia Conn also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Michigan City's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-16. As for La Porte, their win bumped their record up to 13-14.
Michigan City might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from La Porte in their previous meeting on September 4th. Can the Wolves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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