Box Score Bronx, NY - The Lightning (3-7:2-4) suffered a tough five set heart breaker falling to Brooklyn (3-7/2-4) 3-2. Lehman won the first two sets 25-23 and 25-21 but then the wheels fell off as the Bulldogs won the final three sets to earn a 3-2 victory.
For the Lightning
Orlando Vargas and
Ramon Jimenez combined for 37 kills.
Emmanuel Ortiz recorded a season high 51 assists and 18 digs.
Titus Vaughn led the Bulldogs with 17 kills.
In the first set the Lightning took the lead at 6-5 off of a Brooklyn serving error and were able to hold off the Bulldogs for a 25-23 victory. In the second set with the score tied at 20
Luis Roman recorded back to back kills to give the Lightning the advantage that they would not surrender; as they went on to win 25-21. In the third and fourth sets the Bulldogs jumped out to a 6-1 and never looked back cruising to victory. With all the momentum with the Bulldogs then went on to win the fifth and deciding set 15-11.
The Lightning are back in action again on Friday night as they host Purchase at 8:00 PM in the APEX.
