The De Smet Bulldogs hosted the St Mary Cardinals on Thursday, October 17th. The Cardinals would win the match in straight sets, but by close scores of 25-20, 25-23, and 25-22.
St Mary opened the match with a 4-0 run. They pushed their lead to six points, 14-8. The Cardinals continued to lead by six, 17-11, but the Bulldogs scored the next three points to cut the lead in half, 17-14. St Mary was able to keep the lead and took the first set 25-20.
The Cardinals started the second set with a 5-2 run. They lead 10-6, but De Smet was able to tie the score 12-12. St Mary went back in front 17-16 and then added another point to the lead at 20-18. The Bulldogs tied the score again 21-21 and 23-23. The Cardinals would score the final two points for a 25-23 win.
De Smet took the lead 2-0 in the third set and extended it to 9-3. The Cardinals chipped away and got within a point, 25-11. St Mary continued their run and went in front 15-14. The Cardinals would hang on to the lead and push it to 23-20. That cushion helped them to a 25-22 victory.
