In a hard-fought match, Southwest was unable to overcome the strength of Our Lady of the Lake, succumbing in three straight sets (21-25, 10-25, 22-25) on November 8 and again the following day (14-25, 18-25, 18-25). Despite showing flashes of strong play, Southwest struggled to maintain consistency against their opponent's efficient and aggressive offense.
Over the two matches, Southwest's offense faced difficulties, posting low attack percentages (.031 on November 8 and another .031 on November 9) and committing numerous errors that allowed Our Lady of the Lake to control momentum. Key players like Danna Gamez and Amaiya Williams made significant contributions, with Gamez leading on November 9 with nine kills, yet the team's overall attacking efficiency was hampered by errors and a strong opposing defense.
Defensively, Southwest had some highlights, with players like Starlett Hoyuela and Jayda Grant making impactful digs across both matches. However, Our Lady of the Lake's balanced and disciplined attack proved challenging, as they hit an impressive .330 in the second game. Southwest's efforts, while commendable, couldn't break through Our Lady of the Lake's resilient defense, leading to back-to-back losses and a closing record of 3-16.