After a string of three wins, Wake Forest's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Millbrook Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
After all that action, the final score was 25-16, 25-18, 25-20.
Millbrook's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brilyn Bourquin led the charge by getting 18 digs. Bourquin is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Emery Miklosko was another key player, getting ten digs.
Wake Forest's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4. As for Millbrook, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wake Forest will challenge Rocky Mount at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Rocky Mount is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Wake Forest will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Millbrook, they will square off against Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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