Springfield's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Yellow Medicine East Sting. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since October 5, 2024.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Springfield got the one that really mattered. The final score came out to 25-21, 17-25, 15-10.
Sophie Mude
| 10/04/25 @ Yellow Medicine East | 21 |
| 10/03/25 @ Murray County Central | 16 |
| 10/03/25 @ Central Minnesota Christian | 13 |
| 09/30/25 @ Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop | 36 |
Springfield's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sophie Mude, who had 21 assists. Mude has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more assists the last four times she's played. Olivia Simonson also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Springfield was lethal from the service line and finished the match with ten aces. They are 4-1 when they serve at least ten aces.
Springfield's win bumped their record up to 4-15. As for Yellow Medicine East, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Springfield wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Litchfield on the 4th. As for Yellow Medicine East, they are taking a road trip to square off against Canby at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Sting surely won't give up without a fight.
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