Start had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Woodward Polar Bears out 3-2. This was payback for the Spartans, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Start took Woodward into a fifth set where they got it done with a eight-point win. The final score came out to 25-19, 25-14, 22-25, 19-25, 15-7.
Start was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 25 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.
Start's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-11. As for Woodward, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Start has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Rogers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woodward, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Scott at 6:00 p.m. on October 2nd.
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