In what is becoming more than just a habit, the Lady Patriots found themselves in another grueling 5 set match, this time against their crosstown rivals at CB West. Unfortunately they were unable to prevail on this night and came up just short (20-25, 25-13, 25-21, 21-25, 16-18). The match featured some amazing back and forth action, with each team seeming to outdo each other with timely hitting, great saves, and high pressure serving. Ali Minacci was an absolute beast at the net, delivering 17 kills to go along with 9 blocks, and Mia Mettille posted an impressive overall stat line (17 assists, 10 digs, 5 kills, 2 blocks and 2 service aces. The team also benefited from strong contributions from their two senior all-around outside hitters, with Regina Mathur posting a stat line of 9 kills, 9 digs, 4 services aces, 2 blocks and 2 assists, followed closely by Sophia Schwartz (10 kills, 6 digs, 2 blocks and 2 assists). Also getting in on the fun were Brynne Vonder Schmalz (19 assists, 12 digs and 4 service aces) and Reese Coxey (5 blocks and 2 kills). The back row law firm of Haridas and O'Brien made one outstanding play after another, with Arya Haridas registering 35 digs and Carmyn O'Brien tallying 15 digs.