It was a proper cat-fight when Union took on Hermann on Tuesday. The Wildcats took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bearcats. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.
While Union ultimately came up short, they really made Hermann work, particularly in the fourth set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 23-25, 25-15, 27-25.
Rilynn Wingenbach paced Union's offense, picking up 15 kills. Wingenbach got some help from Morgan Sherwood and her 17 assists. Finally, Wingenbach was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high five blocks.
Leading Hermann to victory were Kealie Lane and Brynlee Ash. Lane had 19 digs and two aces, while Ash had seven digs and six aces. Lane is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last 11 games she's played. Erika Schutt was another key player, getting 13 digs.
Union's defeat dropped their record down to 7-20-1. As for Hermann, the victory got them back to even at 12-12-1.
Coming up, Union will take on Sullivan at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hermann, they will challenge St. James at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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