DePue was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Illinois Math & Science Academy Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Little Giants of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-11.
Illinois Math & Science Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amani Harrington led the charge by getting seven digs and five aces. Harrington is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Amirah Harrington, who had three aces and 15 assists.
DePue's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Illinois Math & Science Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season.
DePue will square off against Newark at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Illinois Math & Science Academy, they will challenge Schaumburg Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Schaumburg Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Illinois Math & Science Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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