Munster was the 3-0 winner over Lake Central when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Munster Mustangs took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lake Central Indians on Monday.
Munster started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-23.
Munster's loss came despite strong showings from Karly Pala and Lily Gena. Pala had 17 digs and 23 assists, while Gena had 23 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Pala now posted eight or more in the last ten games she's played.
Even though they lost, Munster kept the net locked down and finished the game with 15 blocks. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 blocks per game earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 7.8.
Lauren Smith had an outrageously good game for Lake Central as she had 14 digs and a block. Another player making a difference was Isabella Steliga, who had seven digs and ten assists.
Munster has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Lake Central, their win bumped their record up to 11-5.
Munster will face off against Kankakee Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kankakee Valley will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Munster surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lake Central, they will welcome La Porte at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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