The Warriors had to battle in the first two sets but took full advantage of multiple errors by the visiting Lakehead Thunderwolves in the third to pick up a straight set win.
Waterloo won the first two sets 25-21, 27-25 before cruising in the third 25-6 to take the match 3-0.
It was the first match of 2018 for the black and gold as they improved to 4-6 on the season. Meanwhile the visiting T-Wolves dropped to 3-6.
After a solid opening set where Waterloo owned the middle attack, Lakehead came back in the second and made the Warriors work. With several delays due to rotational problems and controversial calls, the set lagged on a bit but Waterloo found their legs down the stretch to take it 27-25.
From there, the black and gold gained valuable momentum from six straight serves to start off the third set from
Claire Gagne (Cambridge/) and cruised to the finish line.
Kayla Wierts (Drayton/) led the Warrior attack with 14 kills and two service aces. The fifth year right side also had two blocks.
Claire Mackenzie (Vancouver/) and
Samantha Warner (Ayr/) each had seven kills while
Kelsey Caza (Waterloo/) had a very efficient day with five kills on just nine attempts. Caza was also a wall at the net with six blocks while Gagne had three.
Defensively
Jenna Gravina (Burlington/) had 10 digs while
Sarah Remedios (Ajax/) and Mackenzie each had eight.
For Lakehead it was Meghan Routier who did most of the damage with a team high nine kills.
The two combatants will be back at it tomorrow in the PAC at noon. The game can be seen live on OUA.tv.Â
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