Cuthbertson won the last time they faced Mallard Creek, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Cuthbertson Cavaliers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Mallard Creek Mavericks.
Cuthbertson took Mallard Creek into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-5, 25-16, 25-27, 22-25, 15-9.
Cuthbertson got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Payton Witt out in front who had 11 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Witt now had ten or more in the last four games she's played. Emily Cannon was another key player, getting five digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Cuthbertson was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.
Despite the loss, Mallard Creek still got an impressive performance from Grace Deglopper, who had nine digs.
Cuthbertson's victory bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Mallard Creek, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.
Cuthbertson will venture away from home to take on Sun Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mallard Creek, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome West Charlotte, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
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