It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mesa had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Shadow Ridge Stallions. The victory was nothing new for the Jackrabbits as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Mesa not only won, but also showed off some consistency: they kept Shadow Ridge between 16 and 18 points across their sets. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-18, 25-17.
When it comes to explaining why Shadow Ridge lost, don't look at Olivia Nelson. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and two aces. Nelson is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last five games she's played.
Mesa is on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 21 games, which provided a nice bump to their 28-12 record this season. As for Shadow Ridge, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 22-16 record.
Mesa didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Liberty on the 7th. Shadow Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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