MAC EXTENDS UNDEFEATED STREAK
The Marauders women's volleyball team extended their undefeated start to six games with a 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-20, 25-21) victory over the visiting York Lions on Sunday, maintaining their first place position in the OUA West. The game marked the first time that McMaster has lost a set in conference play this season. Throughout the second set Sarah Masterton (Pickering, Ontario) slowly began to dominate the middle, as she finished with 11 kills and six assisted blocks. Fifth-year libero Linda Zelak (Mississauga) led McMaster on defence with 26 digs, while three other Marauders recorded double digits. Second-year setter Jenn Holt (Hamilton) directed the McMaster offence, recording 37 assists in the victory. Veteran outside hitter Elizabeth Salas (Toronto) led all Lions with 13 kills, second-year setter Nadia Reider (Thornhill, Ontario) recorded a match-high 48 assists and third-year libero Antonia Stathakos (Brampton) led all players with 29 digs.
Toronto 3, Ottawa 1
The Varsity Blues extended their lead in the OUA East with a four-set win (22-25, 28-18, 25-17, 25-23) over the hometown Gee-Gees. Ottawa took the opening set thanks to some solid offence but Toronto composed themselves and took over from the opening serve of the second set. Second-year middle blocker Joanie Beauregard-Veillette (Val "Ëœdor, Quebec) had her best game as a member of the Gee-Gees, recording 16 kills and 19.5 points, in a losing cause. Veteran setter Laura Simons (Ottawa) added 37 assists, while fourth-year outside hitter Kristen Haslett (London) had 23 digs. The Varsity Blues were paced by second-year left side Heather Bansley (Waterdown, Ontario) who had 17-kills and 18-points for Toronto. Fourth-year setter Anastasia Danilova (Toronto) continued her solid play, with 30 assists in the match.
Other Scores
November 10, 2006
Laurier 3, Waterloo 0
November 11, 2006
Western 3, Brock 1
McMaster 3, Ryerson 0
York 3, Guelph 1
Lakehead 3, Royal Mlitary 0
Ottawa 3, Wilfrid Laurier 0
November 12, 2006
Lakehead 3, Royal Mlitary 1
Brock 3, Windsor 1