Sports in Brief

No blues for men’s volleyball in season opener

The men’s volleyball team kicked off their season with a clean victory over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The Gaels swept the hosting Blues in three sets, 25-19, 25-12 and 25-14. Michael Amoroso led the Gaels in scoring with 14 points.

After a challenging preseason that saw the Gaels go 2-6, they were happy to start off the season with a clean victory on the road. The Gaels will continue their quest for a repeat OUA banner next Saturday against the RMC Paladins at home. The game will kick off at 8 p.m.

Lauri Kytömaa

Women’s volleyball sweeps weekend

The women’s volleyball team enjoyed two wins in their opening weekend. Action kicked off in Toronto on Friday against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The Gaels split the first two sets but then rattled off two straight to take a 3-1 win over the Blues, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19, 25-18. Outside hitter, Natalie Gray, recorded 19 points to lead the way. The next day the Gaels traveled to St. Catharine’s to take on the Brock Badgers. It took five sets to down the Badgers: 18-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-19, 15-10. Natalie Gray led the way again with 18 points.

The Gaels will play their home opener on Saturday against the Lakehead University Thunderwolves.

Lauri Kytömaa

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