Box Score Santa Clarita, Calif. — The Spirit faced a tough challenge against No. 1 The Master's Mustangs, battling through three competitive sets against one of the top teams in the nation. OUAZ showed resilience throughout the match with strong offensive efforts and moments of momentum, but the Mustangs' consistency and depth ultimately proved difficult to overcome.
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Set 1 (18-25): The opening set against No. 1 The Master's Mustangs was a competitive battle, with both teams trading points early on. Treven Clizbe and Horatio Maumasi each recorded two kills to help keep the Spirit in the fight, but the Mustangs managed to hold their edge and take the first set.
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Set 2 (20-25): The second frame proved to be another tight contest as OUAZ continued to challenge the top-ranked Mustangs. Caeden Salmen led the offensive effort with six kills, while AJ Scott contributed one kill and a service ace. Despite the strong push, The Master's once again found a way to close out the set.
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Set 3 (14-25): The Spirit battled throughout the third set, but the Mustangs controlled much of the momentum down the stretch. Caeden Salmen added three more kills and a service ace, though The Master's maintained their rhythm to secure the set and the match.
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The Spirit will look to bounce back staying on the road against Hope International on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 AM (MST).
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