The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men’s volleyball team defeated the Nipissing Lakers in straight sets on Friday (Nov. 24) evening at the Goldring Centre Kimel Family Field House.
Set scores in the match were 25-23, 25-21, 31-29.
Leading the way for the Blues in the contest was third-year outside hitter Hunter Arulpragasam who recorded a game-high 19.5 points, with 19 kills and one block assist. Sitting just behind him was Jayden Talsma who finished the contest with 17 points, with 11 kills and four service aces. The two outside hitters combined for 30 of the Blues 43 kills.
Setting the pace for the Blues was setter Davis who recorded 37 assists. Meanwhile, libero Kenneth Mann coordinated the Blues defense with 6 digs.
The Lakers were led by Justice Smith who recorded 14 kills, one block assist and one service ace for 15.5 points. Trent O’Brien finished the game with five of the Lakers seven blocks.
The Blues hit the court once again on Saturday (Nov. 25) evening at Goldring Centre in a rematch against the Nipissing Lakers. First serve is set for 6 p.m. Tickets for the game can be purchased at varsityblues.ca/tickets, while all the action can also be caught online via oua.tv.
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