Martin Luther was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Racine Lutheran Crusaders. If the Spartans were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Crusaders when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Martin Luther was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-12, 25-17.
When it comes to explaining why Martin Luther lost, don't look at Gabriella Salzer. Despite the final result, she had 22 digs.
Racine Lutheran's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sophia Schatzman led the charge by getting 13 digs. Another player making a difference was Sophia Weidner, who had 12 assists and seven digs.
Martin Luther's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Racine Lutheran, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Coming up, Martin Luther will look to defend their home court on Thursday against St. Catherine's at 6:30 p.m. As for Racine Lutheran, they will face off against St. Joseph at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight.
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