Hobart had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-6 to make it 12. They fell just short of the Merrillville Pirates by a score of 3-2. While the Brickies didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Pirates 25-20 in the first set.
Despite the defeat, Hobart saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ira Hicko had ten digs. Bella Cawthon also deserves some recognition as she had her first dig of the season.
As for Merrillville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since August 19th.
Rheana Early was a one-woman wrecking crew as she had 27 digs and three aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in each of the last four games she's played.
Hobart wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Andrean on the 4th. As for Merrillville, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Valparaiso on the 4th.
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