MARAUDERS DEFEAT THUNDERWOLVES BACK-TO-BACK

The McMaster Marauders women’s volleyball team won their match against the Lakehead Thunderwolves 3-2 on Saturday night for their second win against them in a row.

The Marauders travelled all the way to Thunder Bay for the weekend series that opened their regular season.

Friday night action was repeated, as McMaster swept Lakehead in three straight sets (25-18, 25-20, 25-19).

McMaster dominated on offence, with 88 total attacks and 35 kills over three sets, compared to Lakehead’s 19.

Once again, Emma McKinnon led McMaster on the attack with 12 kills, followed by Jessie Nairn with nine and Sullie Sundara with eight.

The Marauders offence was supported by Sarah Lagler-Clark who made 23 assists for her team.

Tied with six blocks each, strong defence on both sides made for close games, but ultimately McMaster’s resistance held stronger.

With a total 39 digs, the Marauders worked tirelessly to not let the ball hit the floor, especially Hayley Brookes who led McMaster with 14 digs.

Ellie Hatashita was also a defensive wall for McMaster, putting up four of her team’s six blocks.

Now 2-0 in the season, the Marauders look to take on the Brock Badgers in St. Catharines on Nov. 19 and again at home on Nov. 21.