St. Francis's game on Tuesday 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 victory over the Milwaukee Lutheran Red Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mariners have posted since September 19, 2024.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day St. Francis got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 21-25, 15-10.
Ruby Koney paced St. Francis' offense, picking up five kills. Koney got some help from Sophia Busack and her eight assists.
St. Francis' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Milwaukee Lutheran, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
St. Francis wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-1 loss against Racine Horlick on the 20th. As for Milwaukee Lutheran, they will head out to square off against University School of Milwaukee at 6:45 p.m. on the 29th.
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