January 12, 2009
OUA W-VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: ROOKIES HELP EXTEND LIONS WIN STREAK TO 11
TORONTO, Ont. - The York Lions women's volleyball team continued their unbeaten streak over the OUA season, increasing their record to 11-0 with a 3-0 victory over the Lakehead Thunderwolves on Saturday at Tait McKenzie Centre. The win was the second in as many days over the Thunderwolves.
The Lions came out roaring in the first set, taking a 8-3 lead before the Lakehead coach tried to stem the tide by taking their first timeout. However, the Lions, led by rookie Thinesa Sriskandarajah (Scarborough, Ont.), continued their momentum, taking the first set 25-11.
The second set was more closely contested, with the game being tied at 17 apiece. However, the Lions regained their grip on the game to close out the set, going on a 8-4 run to take the set 25-21.
In the third, Lions head coach Arif Nathoo decided to test the strength of the bench by resting many of the starters. However, the change made no difference the direction of the game as the Lions once again outplayed their opponents in every department to take the set and the match 25-15.
The Lions were led by fantastic performances by rookies Kristina Vlcek (Toronto, Ont.), who had 12 kills in the game and Gina Morphy (Ottawa, Ont.), who had 19 assists.
The Lions continue their regular season on Thur., Jan. 15 (6 p.m.) when they face off against the Toronto Varsity Blues on the road.
Source: Lions Athletics
OTTAWA 3, TORONTO 0
OTTAWA, Ont. - Third-year middle hitter Aminata Diallo (Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina) had a team high 12 kills to pair with three digs Sunday afternoon in a 3-0 shutout win over visiting Toronto - a statement match to maintain second-place in the OUA East.
"Huge, huge win for us placing wise for the playoffs," said coach Lionel Woods. "I think we’ll be playing Toronto in the first round, and I would rather we host them."
uOttawa improved to 10-3, two points behind front-running York (11-0) but eight points ahead of third-place Queen’s and Toronto in the seven-team division.
The 25-21, 25-17 and 25-21 match took one hour and 26 minutes. The Gee-Gees learned fifth-year captain Veronique Yeon (Ottawa, Ont.) suffered a third-degree right ankle sprain in the fourth game against Ryerson on Saturday afternoon. Yeon may be available for the playoffs.
Source: Gee-Gees Athletics
QUEEN'S 3, GUELPH 2
KINGSTON, Ont. - Coming off a heartbreaking five-set loss to McMaster on Saturday afternoon, the Queen's Gaels found themselves in another five-set match, but this time they would be victorious 3-2 over the Guelph Gryphons.
The Gaels' 20-25, 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 15-7 win, moves them back to the .500 mark (6-6) and into a tie with the Toronto Varsity Blues in the OUA East.
Elyssa Heller (Highland Park, Ill.) and Colleen Ogilvie (Calgary, Alta.) both finished with 15 kills for 15 points to lead the Gaels. Queen's had a balanced offence with five players recording double-digit points. Second-year setter Kristin Collins (Whitby, Ont.) had a game-high 51 assists along with six digs and two kills.
Claire Sanders (Waterloo, Ont.) hit 18 kills for 21 points for the Gryphons. Kylen Van Osch (Exeter, Ont.) produced 13 points on 12 kills and one block.
Queen's have a full seven-day break hosting the Lakehead Thunderwolves next Sunday.
Source: Gaels Athletics
OUA SCOREBOARD
January 9, 2009
York 3, Lakehead 0
Brock 3, Toronto 1
January 10, 2009
McMaster 3, Queen's 2
Guelph 3, RMC 0
York 3, Lakehead 0
Ottawa 3, Ryerson 1
January 11, 2009
McMaster 3, RMC 0
Queen's 3, Guelph 2
Brock 3, Lakehead 0
Ottawa 3, Toronto 0
The Lions came out roaring in the first set, taking a 8-3 lead before the Lakehead coach tried to stem the tide by taking their first timeout. However, the Lions, led by rookie Thinesa Sriskandarajah (Scarborough, Ont.), continued their momentum, taking the first set 25-11.
The second set was more closely contested, with the game being tied at 17 apiece. However, the Lions regained their grip on the game to close out the set, going on a 8-4 run to take the set 25-21.
In the third, Lions head coach Arif Nathoo decided to test the strength of the bench by resting many of the starters. However, the change made no difference the direction of the game as the Lions once again outplayed their opponents in every department to take the set and the match 25-15.
The Lions were led by fantastic performances by rookies Kristina Vlcek (Toronto, Ont.), who had 12 kills in the game and Gina Morphy (Ottawa, Ont.), who had 19 assists.
The Lions continue their regular season on Thur., Jan. 15 (6 p.m.) when they face off against the Toronto Varsity Blues on the road.
Source: Lions Athletics
OTTAWA 3, TORONTO 0
OTTAWA, Ont. - Third-year middle hitter Aminata Diallo (Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina) had a team high 12 kills to pair with three digs Sunday afternoon in a 3-0 shutout win over visiting Toronto - a statement match to maintain second-place in the OUA East.
"Huge, huge win for us placing wise for the playoffs," said coach Lionel Woods. "I think we’ll be playing Toronto in the first round, and I would rather we host them."
uOttawa improved to 10-3, two points behind front-running York (11-0) but eight points ahead of third-place Queen’s and Toronto in the seven-team division.
The 25-21, 25-17 and 25-21 match took one hour and 26 minutes. The Gee-Gees learned fifth-year captain Veronique Yeon (Ottawa, Ont.) suffered a third-degree right ankle sprain in the fourth game against Ryerson on Saturday afternoon. Yeon may be available for the playoffs.
Source: Gee-Gees Athletics
QUEEN'S 3, GUELPH 2
KINGSTON, Ont. - Coming off a heartbreaking five-set loss to McMaster on Saturday afternoon, the Queen's Gaels found themselves in another five-set match, but this time they would be victorious 3-2 over the Guelph Gryphons.
The Gaels' 20-25, 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 15-7 win, moves them back to the .500 mark (6-6) and into a tie with the Toronto Varsity Blues in the OUA East.
Elyssa Heller (Highland Park, Ill.) and Colleen Ogilvie (Calgary, Alta.) both finished with 15 kills for 15 points to lead the Gaels. Queen's had a balanced offence with five players recording double-digit points. Second-year setter Kristin Collins (Whitby, Ont.) had a game-high 51 assists along with six digs and two kills.
Claire Sanders (Waterloo, Ont.) hit 18 kills for 21 points for the Gryphons. Kylen Van Osch (Exeter, Ont.) produced 13 points on 12 kills and one block.
Queen's have a full seven-day break hosting the Lakehead Thunderwolves next Sunday.
Source: Gaels Athletics
OUA SCOREBOARD
January 9, 2009
York 3, Lakehead 0
Brock 3, Toronto 1
January 10, 2009
McMaster 3, Queen's 2
Guelph 3, RMC 0
York 3, Lakehead 0
Ottawa 3, Ryerson 1
January 11, 2009
McMaster 3, RMC 0
Queen's 3, Guelph 2
Brock 3, Lakehead 0
Ottawa 3, Toronto 0
