After a string of four wins, Manhattan's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Washburn Rural Blues. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
While Manhattan was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-14.
When it comes to explaining why Manhattan lost, don't look at Janie Hilgers. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs. Hilgers is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last three games she's played.
Manhattan's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-15. As for Washburn Rural, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3-1 record this season.
Manhattan has already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Olathe East on the 12th. As for Washburn Rural, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against Derby on the 12th.
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