Mathews lost to Bloomfield back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 3-1.
Mathews had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 18-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-23.
MACI DARLINGTON
| 09/18/25 @ Bloomfield | 22 |
| 09/17/25 @ Western Reserve | 24 |
| 09/16/25 @ Chalker | 25 |
| 09/15/25 vs Windham | 14 |
| 09/11/25 vs Badger | 14 |
| + 2 more games |
Mathews was led to victory by MACI DARLINGTON and HUNTER RAMSEY. DARLINGTON had 22 digs, while RAMSEY had 15 digs, 12 kills, and one block. DARLINGTON is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last seven games she's played. AVA SWESEY also deserves some recognition as she served her first aces of the season.
Mathews was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive matches.
Bloomfield lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Peyton Koon, who had 13 digs, 11 kills, and four blocks. Another player making a difference was Hailey Ishman, who had 11 digs and five aces.
Mathews has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Bloomfield, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mathews is set to face off against their familiar foe Bristol at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Bloomfield will challenge rival Harding at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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