Cupertino was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Notre Dame Regents. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pioneers of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Cupertino started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-19, 25-12, 25-20.
Leading Notre Dame to victory were Greene Rachel and Berube Emma. Rachel had 18 digs, while Emma had 11 digs.
Cupertino's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Notre Dame, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cupertino will face off against Lynbrook at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Notre Dame, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Mercy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercy is coming into the contest with seven straight victories on the road, so Notre Dame will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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