Nixon-Smiley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Karnes City Badgers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2020.
Nixon-Smiley took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-17, 25-18.
Karnes City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mia Lopez led the charge by getting three aces, two kills, and 20 assists. Lopez is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Wieding, who had 11 kills and a block.
Nixon-Smiley's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Karnes City, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-20.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nixon-Smiley will challenge Goliad at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Goliad will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Nixon-Smiley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Karnes City, they will welcome Stockdale at 9:15 p.m. on Friday.
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