Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Owensville Dutchmen by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Salem took a 2-0 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next three. After all that action, the final score was 21-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-7.
Owensville found their leader in underclassman Reece Hampton, who had six digs and 24 assists. Those 24 assists set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Clara Julius, who had 12 digs.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Owensville, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Salem didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss vs. Blair Oaks on the 14th. Owensville has also already played their next matchup, a 1-1 draw against Scott City on the 13th.
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