LIONS’ FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK SNAPPED IN LOSS TO QUEEN’S

The York Lions women’s volleyball team fell 3-0 in game two of a weekend back-to-back against the Queen’s Gaels. 
 
The Lions lost 25-15 and 25-14 in the game’s opening two sets. In the third set, the Lions took the lead for the first time in the game, but were narrowly edged 27-25 as the Gaes mounted a late comeback. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Gaels went up 5-0 in the first set, setting them up to hold a significant lead on route to a 10-point victory 25-15 in set one. 
• Midway through the second set, the Lions fell behind 20-9 as the momentum looked to have shifted from the previous game. The Lions then ultimately dropped the second set 25-14. This put them on the brink, down 2-0.
• The Lions then started the third set on a positive note, with spikes from Olivia Kim, Amarai Endes and Alisa Trubyuk putting them ahead 3-1. After falling behind 12-7 midway through the third set, the Lions stepped up their pursuit and took a 13-12 lead, forcing a time-out from the opposition. 
• An intense rally ensued at the end of the third set, as the Lions play through the middle of the court with Endes, Kim and Reynolds proving to be lethal. 
• However the Gaels were not knocked down easily as they brought it back to 25-25, and took the next two points to seal the victory.

LOOKING FORWARD

Although this game halted their four game win streak, the Lions will look to get back to winning ways with a visit to McMaster. Their next game against the Marauders will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 18, with the match time to begin at 6 pm.