LIONS WRAP UP 2023 WITH MATCH AGAINST BLUES

The York University Lions women’s volleyball team remains home at Tait McKenzie Centre for their last game of the Fall term on Sunday against the Toronto Varsity Blues. The Lions pushed the OUA’s top ranked Gryphons to 4 sets last weekend, but fell 3-1.

On Saturday evening the Lions hosted the Gryphons, with Guelph getting the opening 11-2 run to start the game. After a quick timeout, the Lions found themselves back in the game levelling the score at 13. Victoria Herrington’s kill gave the Lions their first lead of the set 21-20, but Guelph jumped and won the first set 25-23. Showcasing their skill in the first, York muscled back to win the second set 25-20 heading into the third. The Lions caught the Gryphons off guard to start the third, but Guelph bounced back in another tight set to attain a 2-1 lead. The fourth set favoured the Gryphons, as Alisa Trubyuk’s 11 kills of the night was not enough and the Lions fell 3-1.

The Match-up:

Dec. 3 York (1-4) vs. Toronto Varsity Blues (3-4)

Game Details:

Sun., Dec. 3 vs Toronto (1:00 pm OUA.tv)

Current Streaks:

York – Loss 1
Toronto – Loss 1

Quick Facts:

York:

• Amarai Endes is 5th in the OUA in blocks per set (0.91)
• York’s 40 block assists is 2nd in the conference
• Alisa Trubyuk’s 8 service aces is tied for 8th in the OUA

Toronto:

• Toronto is 1st in the OUA in errors (154) and ball handling errors (8)
• Olivia Zhu leads the OUA with 105 kills
• Delaney Watson leads the conference in digs (116)

Lions to Watch:

#10 AMARAI ENDES: Third-year middle… In her 6 matches and 32 sets played, she is 2nd in the OUA in block assists (21) averaging 0.91 blocks per set, tallying 21 total blocks… Her 35 kills averages 1.52 per set on 74 total attacks, setting a seasons high 8 kills on Nov. 24 against Guelph… She has one service ace and 50.0 points this season.

#1 ALISA TRUBYUK: Third-year outside hitter… She currently is in 8th in the OUA in service aces (8) and block assist (8), while sitting in 12th on 169 total attacks and 0.65 digs per set… As a third year player in the red and white, the team looks towards her experience and ability to be a leader on the court.