LIONS HEAD TO LONDON FOR WEEKEND CLASH AGAINST MUSTANGS

The York University Lions women’s volleyball team is in search of their first 2023-24 victory this weekend against the Western Mustangs. The Lions fought hard on Saturday evening, taking the 2022-23 OUA Champions, the McMaster Marauders, into a five set contest, ultimately falling short. 2-3

The Lions welcome in the Marauders to Tait McKenzie Centre for their third straight home contest, looking to turn the tables. The Marauders were strong throughout the first set, taking it 16-25, but the Lions were not out of the game. York bounced back stealing the next two sets, and looking like they might be on a role thanks to Madison Shanks’ 15 kills on the night. The Marauders came back in the fourth set to tie the game at two a piece, requiring a fifth set of play. The final set bounced back and forth with both teams keeping the other close, but the Marauders got the final edge to win 16-14 and take the Lions 3-2.

The Matchups:

Nov. 17 York (0-3) vs. Western Mustangs (2-1)
Nov. 18 York (0-3) vs. Western Mustangs (2-1)

Game Details:

Fri., Nov. 17 vs Western (6:00 pm)
Sat., Nov. 18 vs Western (6:00 pm)

Current Streaks:

York – Loss 3
Western – Loss 1

Quick Facts:

York:

• Madison Shanks is tied for 10th in the OUA with 33 kills
• York is fourth in the conference with 454 total attacks
• Megan McDonald is 5th in the OUA with 83 assists

Western:

• Devin Gerth leads the OUA with 4.27 kills per set and 29 errors
• Hannah Joo is third in the conference with 113 assists
• The Mustangs are third in the OUA with 80 errors

Lions to Watch:

#15 MADISON SHANKS: Third-year outside hitter… Recorded a seasons high 17 points on Nov. 11 against the McMaster Marauders while tallying 15 kills on 51 total attacks… Has a lot of athleticism to support the Lions offensive game and is a big presence at the net… Has appeared in all three games this season for the Lions, looking to best her performances this season.

#14 MEGAN MCDONALD: Third-year setter… Currently sits in fifth in the OUA with 83 assists in three games played for York… Set a seasons high 35 assists on Nov. 5 against Brock, while setting a seasons high 7 digs on Nov. 11 against the McMaster Marauders… Her play making ability to set her teammates up allows the Lions to attack strong and get points on the board.