Pensacola suffered their biggest defeat since October 17, 2023 on Monday. They lost 3-0 to the Tate Aggies. The Tigers have struggled against the Aggies recently, as their game on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
While Pensacola was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-23, 25-16.
Tate's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bailie Merritt led the charge by getting four aces and three digs. Merritt is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 13 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Natalie George, who had 14 digs.
Pensacola's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-6. As for Tate, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
Pensacola will square off against Pine Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Forest is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Pensacola will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Tate, they will take on Navarre at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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