South Bend Saint Joseph was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Penn Kingsmen, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Huskies of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-10, 25-6.
Penn's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abby Lane, who had 15 digs and two assists. That's the most digs Lane has posted over her last six matches. Another player making a difference was Kyla Hurley, who had nine digs and three aces.
South Bend Saint Joseph's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Penn, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, South Bend Saint Joseph will square off against Buchanan at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Penn, they have already played their next contest, a 2-1 loss against Warsaw on the 30th.
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