March to top OUA continues with another straight sets victory

ST. CATHARINES – The No. 2 nationally ranked Brock Badgers women’s volleyball team kept rolling along with another straight sets victory over the visiting Queen’s Gaels on Saturday evening. Set scores in the match were 25-20, 25-16, 25-19.

Prior to first serve in the Saturday night showdown the Badgers honoured a pair of graduating senior student-athletes in Grace Pyatt and Christina Jovetic.

On the court, Brock were dominant from start-to-finish, delivering a combination of seven service aces, 14 blocks, 37 kills, and 50 digs to earn the quick three set win.
 
Following her senior night recognition, Pyatt went on to tally 11.5 total points from nine kills and five block assists, once again showcasing her ability to control action at the net. Meanwhile, second-year outside hitter Sadie Dick topped the team with 13.5 points courtesy 10 kills, one solo block, and five block assists.
 
Scoring cam from all over as Jovetic chipped in with 8.5, while both Emily Foest and Laurin Ainsworth recorded 7.5 points in the win.
 
Badgers veteran setter Sara Rohr registered 31 assists, while libero Aleiah Torres extended her current streak of double-digit digs games to six games with 17 total on the night.

The win elevated the Badgers record to 16-2 on the season, placing them one game ahead of the Western Mustangs for first place in the OUA. The top eight teams in the province qualify for the postseason.

Brock will conclude their regular season schedule on the road, traveling to Peterborough to challenge the Trent Excalibur in a doubleheader beginning on Saturday, Feb. 18. First serve is scheduled for 2 p.m., while the action is also streamed online via OUA.tv.
 
BADGERS AT A GLANCE
Overall Record: 23-2 (W-L)
Conference Record: 16-2
 
Next match: Saturday, Feb. 18 @ Trent Excalibur – 2 p.m. – Peterborough, ON

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