Belmont lost against Oxford back in August of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Belmont Cardinals took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Oxford Chargers. The loss continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Chargers: they've now lost three in a row.
While Belmont had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-18.
Oxford's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Claire Wicker, who had five digs, four kills, and 18 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Wicker now posted ten or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. Julia Lewis was another key player, getting nine kills and five digs.
Belmont's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-9. As for Oxford, their win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7.
Belmont will host Crockett County at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Oxford, they will face off against Madison-Ridgeland Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Madison-Ridgeland Academy will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something Oxford surely won't give up without a fight.
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