Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Marquette Crusaders by a score of 2-1.
Jefferson started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-19, 15-13.
Marquette's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kinley Rick, who had nine kills and five digs. Makayla Backos was another key player, getting 11 digs.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Marquette, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Jefferson didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss vs. Vernon Hills on the 28th. Marquette has also already played their next game, a 2-0 win against South Beloit on the 28th.
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