Lafayette lost against New Kent back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Rams came up short against the Trojans, falling 3-0. The loss put an end to the Rams' undefeated start to the season.
Lafayette was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-22, 25-17.

Laurel Bray
09/02/25 @ New Kent | 19 |
08/28/25 vs Warhill | 30 |
08/27/25 @ Smithfield | 32 |
Despite the loss, Lafayette saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Laurel Bray had 19 assists and 15 digs. Bray is crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 19 every time she's taken the court this season.
New Kent's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carly Sachs led the charge by getting 14 digs, ten kills, and two aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Desirae Stowe, who had six digs and two aces.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lafayette fell to 2-1. As for New Kent, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Lafayette wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-1 win against Bruton on the 4th. As for New Kent, they have also already played their next game, a 3-2 victory against Tabb on the 4th.
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