The No. 2 McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team is preparing to take on the Waterloo Warriors on Feb. 20 at 4pm.
For the second time this season, the two teams will meet up on Marauder territory in the Burridge Gym.
The game, rescheduled from Feb. 3, will be McMaster’s fourth game back after the extended winter break due to Covid-19.
After sweeping the Windsor Lancers on the road, the Marauders are back home, sitting at a total of five 3-0 matches this season.
They also swept the Western Mustangs at home in their first match back after the break, before taking them 3-1 in London.
Undefeated on the season, the Marauders have a promising chance at extending their 8-0 record to nine.
Details:
McMaster Marauders vs. Waterloo Warriors
Time: Feb. 20 @ 4pm
Locations: Burridge Gym
McMaster:
Record: 8-0
Standings: First OUA West Division
Streak: Won eight
Waterloo:
Record: 2-6
Standings: Fourth OUA West Division
Streak: Lost four
History:
The Marauders swept the Warriors in their last matchup on Nov. 27 — It marked their final game before the most recent Covid-19 lockdown.
Since 2010, McMaster has dominated the Warriors with a 22-2 record. In fact, it has been eight years since the Warriors last defeated the Marauders — the game took place on Jan. 24, 2014.
In the upcoming match, McMaster has the comfort of home on their side, with neither of Waterloo’s two wins having taken place in Hamilton.
Players to Watch:
McMaster
Robbie Fujisawa: The setter was this week’s McMaster male Athlete of the Week. In McMaster’s last match against the Windsor Lancers, Fujisawa recorded three different personal bests in kills, points, and total blocks.
Mateusz Wlodarski: The fourth year outside hitter leads the OUA with a .430 hitting percentage. He dominated at the net against the Lancers on Feb. 17, racking up nine kills.
Waterloo
Liam MacArthur: The right-side hitter has recorded 100 kills on the season, averaging 3.57 kills per set. He continues to be a valuable factor in Waterloo’s successes.
Colm Guyn: The setter leads his team in assists with 254. He currently sits in fifth place in the OUA for assists per set.