After a string of 18 wins, Mishawaka's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the New Prairie Cougars by a score of 2-1. While the Cavemen didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cougars 25-17 in the first period.
Mishawaka started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-17, 16-14.
New Prairie got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Josie Woodham out in front who had eight digs.
Mishawaka's loss dropped their record down to 26-2. As for New Prairie, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season.
Mishawaka is on the road again on Tuesday to play Penn at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Penn has won six straight at home, while Mishawaka won ten straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change. As for New Prairie, they will square off against South Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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