Donovan hadn't done well against Momence recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Wildcats skirted past the Momence Athletics 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Donovan had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-23, 25-15.
Lily Anderson
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Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Donovan to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lily Anderson, who had seven digs and two aces. That's the most aces Anderson has posted since back in September.
They weren't the only good servers: Donovan was lethal from the service line and finished the match with ten aces. They are 6-1 when they serve at least ten aces.
When it comes to explaining why Momence lost, don't look at Josie Ford. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs.
Donovan's record is now 9-11. As for Momence, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
Donovan has already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against Lowpoint-Washburn on the 4th. As for Momence, after both having extra time off, they and Illinois Lutheran will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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