LEAD, S.D. — Lead-Deadwood overcame a two-sets-to-one deficit to defeat New Underwood 3-2 Tuesday night, ending a three-match losing streak.
The Golddiggers improved to 11-14 on the season with the comeback victory, winning by set scores of 16-25, 25-16, 20-25, 26-24 and 15-9. New Underwood fell to 5-17.
After dropping the opening set, Lead-Deadwood responded with a strong second-set performance to even the match. The Tigers regained control in the third set and moved within one set of victory, but the Golddiggers answered when it mattered most.
Facing elimination in the fourth set, Lead-Deadwood edged New Underwood 26-24 to force a decisive fifth set. The Golddiggers carried that momentum into the final set, pulling away for a 15-9 win to complete the comeback.
The victory gave Lead-Deadwood its first win after six consecutive losses and provided a boost heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
New Underwood’s struggles continued on the road, as the Tigers suffered their 16th consecutive road defeat dating back to last season. The loss also pushed the losing streak for New Underwood to six.
Lead-Deadwood will return to action Saturday when it hosts Bison at 2 p.m. New Underwood will travel to face Wall at 10 a.m. Saturday.
