The Oxford Hornets didn't have quite enough to beat the Lower Merion Aces on Friday and fell 3-2. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.
The 3-2 doesn't really show just how close this match was: all the sets Oxford lost were decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 29-27, 19-25, 25-23, 16-14.
Despite the loss, Oxford still got an impressive performance from Fionna Reynolds, who had 13 digs and three aces. Maycie Smith also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Lower Merion can attribute much of their success to Keira Li, who had 12 digs and two aces. Li has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last five times she's played.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 16-6-1. As for Lower Merion, their victory ended a six-match drought on the road and puts them at 7-10.
Coming up, Oxford will take on Downingtown East at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Lower Merion, they will face off against Upper Darby at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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