Yuma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Cactus Cobras. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Criminals of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-12, 25-8.
Cactus got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Haley Stewart out in front who had six digs and four aces. That's the most digs Stewart has posted since back in September of 2024. Faith Connell was another key player, getting ten digs and three assists.
Yuma's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Cactus, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Yuma will venture away from home to challenge Desert Sunrise at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cactus, they will head out to face off against Agua Fria at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The match will give the Cobras their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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