Morris Knolls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mount Olive Marauders. The Golden Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Marauders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September.
While Morris Knolls had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 20 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-20.
Mount Olive's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emily Fusiarz, who had five digs and 17 assists. Fusiarz is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season.
Morris Knolls' defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Mount Olive, they pushed their record up to 10-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morris Knolls will face off against Sparta at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mount Olive, they will challenge Randolph at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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