LIONS FACE OFF AGAINST GAELS IN WEEKEND SERIES ON THE ROAD

A second half of the season battle, the York University Lions women’s volleyball team travel to Kingston to play the Queen’s Gaels, the fourth seeded team in the OUA. After two, three set losses to the Waterloo Warriors on the weekend, York is working to claw their way into snapping a six game losing streak.

The Lions took to the court on Friday evening in Kingston, and opened the first set in a tightly contested game. The set remained close until the Warriors jumped ahead and secured it 25-22. Amarai Endes got the Lions started in the second with a big kill, and when the set was in favour of the Warriors 16-9, Endes and Alisa Trubyuk both struck kills to bring York back. Their performances were not enough and Waterloo took set two 25-16. Waterloo got on a run in the third and took control of the game, taking a decisive 25-15 win and a 3-0 victory over York.

Ready for a rematch on Saturday, the Lions efforts were shown as they took the first three points of the opening set. The teams had strong rallies but ultimately, the Warriors took set one 25-22. The second set was back-and-forth again, and neither team led by more than three points until late in the set, the Warriors pulled away 17-13 and continued on to win set two, 25-19. Down 2-0, the Lions tried to work their way back, but the Warriors game was strong. Jordyn Sealock delivered a kill to tie the game 5-5, but again Waterloo got the lead back. They carried out a 25-22 victory and a 3-0 win.

The Match-up:

Jan. 19 York (1-10) vs. Queen’s Gaels (8-2)

Jan. 20 York (1-10) vs. Queen’s Gaels (8-2)

Game Details:

Fri., Jan. 19 @ Queen’s (6:00 pm OUA.tv)
Sat., Jan. 20 @ Queen’s (6:00 pm OUA.tv)

Current Streaks:

York – Loss 5

Queen’s – Won 1

Quick Facts:

York:

Queen’s:

• The Gaels 74 block assist leads the conference
• Hannah Duchesneau’s .340 hitting percentage is 4th in the OUA
• Amanda Siksna is 2nd in the OUA with 30 service errors

Lions to Watch:

#12 BROOKLYN PARLIAMENT: Third-year outside hitter… In eight matches and 20 sets played, she has smacked down 26 kills on 64 total attacks… She has tallied 17 digs and 37.0 points on the season with one assist which she got on Nov. 24 against Guelph… She had a seasons high 35 total attacks, 10 kills and 17.0 points on Dec. 3 against Toronto in the Lions 3-2 loss.

#11 KIANNA DREWNIAK: First-year outside hitter… In her rookie season with York, she has twice reached a seasons high 30 total attacks, coming on back-to-back nights. The first on Jan. 5 against Guelph and the second on Jan. 6 against Toronto… She has tallied four assists so far this season, receiving her first one on Nov. 4 against Brock.