November 29, 2010
M-VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Western takes down Queen's in five
Guelph Gryphons @ York Lions
The men’s volleyball team defeated York 3-1 on Friday night (Nov. 26) at the Tait McKenzie Centre. Set scores were 25-14, 22-25, 25-16, 25-21.
The Gryphons improve to 6-3 while the Lions drop to 2-7 on the season.
Guelph played strong in the first with James Stamler (North Bay, Ont.), firing a nicely timed kill past the Lions defence to give the visitors an 18-12 lead. The Lions would have to wait until the following set to improve their attack as they fell 25-14 to go down by one game. In the second stanza the Lions stepped things up and won 22-17. The Lions carried that momentum into the third and took an early lead but were eventually caught by the Gryphons, who found the same groove they’d been in during the first set. The Gryphons relied on their powerful striking and blocking skills to mound a terrific run that put them up by six points at 19-13. The visitors didn’t look back after that, taking the set 25-16.
In the fourth the Lions found success early by relying on a two-pronged defensive strategy with Gregory Ivan (Toronto) and Khalil blocking multiple shots. Despite their strong defensive play, the Gryphons managed to find the gaps as the set wore on. Winston Rosser (Whitby, Ont.) used his huge serve to deliver two straight aces and give his team a 10-6 lead. The Lions mounted a mini comeback to the delight of the home fans as an ace from Khalil brought the Gryphon lead down to a close three points near the end of the set. However, the Gryphons sealed the victory with a game-winning block by Andrew McWilliam (North Dunwich, Ont.), who earned player of the match honours for Guelph. Taking the honour for the Lions was Szeto.
Guelph’s Winston Rosser was the top scorer on the night with 22 points and five service aces.
Source: Gryphons Athletics
McMaster Marauders @ Ryerson Rams
The McMaster Marauders men's volleyball continued their seven game winning streak by defeating the Ryerson Rams in straight sets Friday, November 26. The sweep puts McMaster tied for second place in the OUA.
Kevin Stevens (Winnipeg, MB.) led the Marauders with 13 points and 10 kills in the win. Christopher Spack (Orleans, Ont.) led the Marauders defensive efforts with eight digs.
Source: Marauders Athletics
Toronto Varsity Blues @ Laurier Golden Hawks
Laurier took on a struggling University of Toronto (2-6) team tonight taking the game into a fifth set resulting in a win for the Hawks.
It didn't seem as though Laurier would pull out a win tonight after losing the first two sets 26-24 and 25-23 but determination was the name of the game as Laurier battled back and won the next three sets by scores of 25-18, 25-18 and then 15-8. This brings Laurier to two games above the .500 mark with a 6-4 record as they head into the mid-season exam break.
It was another great night for Cameron Wheelan (Barrie, Ont.) who contributed 27 total points with 20 coming from kills, two from service aces and five total blocked shots. Other key contributors were Greg Houston (Chatham, Ont.) who chipped in 12 kills, eight digs, and defensively had five and a half total blocked shots.
The Blues had good performances from Adomait who had their team high 13 kills. Right behind him was Vares and Dysellhof who both had nine kills and a total of nine digs each.
It didn't seem as though Laurier would pull out a win tonight after losing the first two sets 26-24 and 25-23 but determination was the name of the game as Laurier battled back and won the next three sets by scores of 25-18, 25-18 and then 15-8. This brings Laurier to two games above the .500 mark with a 6-4 record as they head into the mid-season exam break.
It was another great night for Cameron Wheelan (Barrie, Ont.) who contributed 27 total points with 20 coming from kills, two from service aces and five total blocked shots. Other key contributors were Greg Houston (Chatham, Ont.) who chipped in 12 kills, eight digs, and defensively had five and a half total blocked shots.
The Blues had good performances from Adomait who had their team high 13 kills. Right behind him was Vares and Dysellhof who both had nine kills and a total of nine digs each.
Source: Hawks Athletics
Windsor Lancers @ Queen’s Gaels
Joren Zeeman of Cambridge, Ont., powered the Gaels with 20 points on Sunday in men's volleyball as the Queen's Gaels swept the Windsor Lancers with set scores of 25-23, 25-22 and 25-22.
Zeeman, who returned to the lineup after missing three games due to an ankle injury, was pivotal in the win posting 18 kills on 31 total attacks. He also had an ace a block and four digs to help Queen's snap its two game losing skid.
Michael Amoroso of Toronto had 10 points on six kills and a game high four blocks. Matthew Taylor of Toronto recorded eight kills. Setter Jackson Dakin of Courtenay, B.C. posted 38 assists in the win.
Queen's put in a full team defensive effort with all nine player registering at least one dig. Four players recorded four digs including Zeeman, Amoroso, Dakin and Alex Onid of Ottawa.
For the Lancers Kyle Williamson of Essex, Ont., and Harrison Oake of Rodney, Ont., each posted 12 points in the loss. Oake had 12 kills in the game while Williamson registered 11. Williamson was also defensive asset earning seven digs.
The win helps Queen's maintain their second place tie with the McMaster Marauders . Both teams have 16 points and a 8-2 record heading into the December exam break. Western is in front of the OUA standings.
Zeeman, who returned to the lineup after missing three games due to an ankle injury, was pivotal in the win posting 18 kills on 31 total attacks. He also had an ace a block and four digs to help Queen's snap its two game losing skid.
Michael Amoroso of Toronto had 10 points on six kills and a game high four blocks. Matthew Taylor of Toronto recorded eight kills. Setter Jackson Dakin of Courtenay, B.C. posted 38 assists in the win.
Queen's put in a full team defensive effort with all nine player registering at least one dig. Four players recorded four digs including Zeeman, Amoroso, Dakin and Alex Onid of Ottawa.
For the Lancers Kyle Williamson of Essex, Ont., and Harrison Oake of Rodney, Ont., each posted 12 points in the loss. Oake had 12 kills in the game while Williamson registered 11. Williamson was also defensive asset earning seven digs.
The win helps Queen's maintain their second place tie with the McMaster Marauders . Both teams have 16 points and a 8-2 record heading into the December exam break. Western is in front of the OUA standings.
Source: Gaels Athletics
OUA SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
November 26
McMaster, 3 @ Ryerson, 0
Guelph, 3 @ York, 1
Waterloo, 3 @ Toronto, 1
November 27
Western, 3 @ Queen’s, 2
Guelph, 3 @ Ryerson, 1
Windsor, 3 @ RMC, 0
Toronto, 2 @ Laurier, 3
McMaster, 3 @ York, 0
November 28
Windsor, 0 @ Queen’s, 3
Western, 3 @ RMC, 1
