LIONS RETURN TO ACTION VS. GAELS IN WEEKEND DOUBLEHEADER

The York University Lions women’s volleyball team has won nine consecutive sets, earning three straight 3-0 wins to close out the fall term.
 
Now, rested and recuperated following the holiday break, the Lions are back and getting set to host a pair of crucial matches against the Queen’s Gaels. The Lions are a point behind the Gaels in the OUA standings, and in a three-way tie for sixth in the conference, currently seeded in the eighth and final playoff spot via tiebreakers. Queen’s comes in losers of two in a row following a 5-1 start to the season.
 
These are huge games for a Lions team that has, at times, had difficulty putting wins together. As mentioned, they got hot right ahead of the holiday hiatus – and now are hoping the five weeks off don’t spoil the streak.
 
The Matchup:
York (5-4) vs. Queen’s (5-3)
 
Game Details:
Jan. 6 vs. Queen’s (6:00 pm – OUA.tv) 
Jan. 7 vs. Queen’s (6:00 pm – OUA.tv)
 
Current Streaks: 
York – Won 3
Queen’s – Lost 3
 
Quick Facts
 
York:

• The Lions are tied for tops in the OUA in solo blocks (152).
• York is third in the conference in digs per set (15.8).

 
Queen’s

• The Gaels lead the OUA in aces (72).
• Queen’s is fifth in the province in assists per set (10.1).

 
Lions to Watch:
 
#2 LAUREN BODDINGTON: 2nd-year Libero… Is second on the Lions in digs with 80, despite playing seven fewer sets than the leader… Is also second in service receptions… Has been an important member of the Lions defence
 
#5 OLIVIA KIM: Fourth-year outside hitter… Is second on the Lions in kills with 73, but leads the club in kills per set (2.64)… Has had double-digit kills in four of the last five matches… Kim is also the two-time reigning York female athlete of the week.