Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Anson Bearcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bearcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-10, 25-9.
Leading Anson to victory were Hannah Austin and Emma Beam. Austin had 13 digs and two assists, while Beam had four aces and two assists. Austin has been hot for a while, having posted 13 or more digs the last ten times she's played.
Monroe's loss dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Anson, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Looking ahead, Monroe will challenge Forest Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Anson, they will square off against Piedmont at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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