DuQuoin was the 2-0 winner over Herrin when they last played one another back in September, but their luck changed this time around. The Indians took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers on Tuesday. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.
DuQuoin 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 25-21, 25-23.
Lainey Vancil paced DuQuoin's offense, picking up nine kills. Vancil got some help from Kenadie Hutchens and her 11 assists. Finally, Aubrey McKinnies kept DuQuoin's defense grounded, leading the team with two blocks.
Leading Herrin to victory were Addison Stinson and Kylie Wagoner-Smith. Stinson had 16 digs and two aces, while Wagoner-Smith had 12 digs. Those 16 digs gave Stinson a new career-high.
DuQuoin's loss dropped their record down to 14-18. As for Herrin, their victory ended a four-match drought at home and bumped them up to 10-22.
Looking ahead, DuQuoin will host Wesclin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Herrin, they will head out on the road to square off against Pinckneyville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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