Lancers sweep weekend series against Thunderwolves

Prior to the game the blue and gold honoured their graduating seniors Jenny Campbell, Brooke Davis, Joey Hewick, and Paige Phills.

STATS
Yaila Sealy led the Lancers with 14 kills and two aces, while Aryn Markett contributed ten kills and three blocks. Seniors Hewick and Davis would also have a big day, with Hewick leading the team in digs (26) and Davis leading the squad in assists (34).

GAME FLOW
After a back-and-forth start, the Lancers started to gain momentum as play from Phills, Davis, and Sealy gave the Lancers a 5-point lead. Lakehead had a few good plays that kept them in the game, but Windsor would break away after the technical time out to win the set 25-14.

The second set started with both teams tied up at four. This wouldn’t last long however as stellar play from Campbell and Markett helped pull the Lancers ahead with a huge run. The Thunderwolves would show their resilience by cutting away at the Lancers lead. A Megan Gahmia spike would be a turning point as it proved to be a momentum booster, getting the fans, the bench, and the women on the court hyped up. A last-ditch effort by Lakehead would come up short, with the Lancers taking the second set with the same 25-14 score.

The Lancers would take an early 8-3 lead over the Thunderwolves to start the third set, forcing a Lakehead timeout. The two squads would go blow for blow midway through the set, with Lakehead eventually gaining a lead. The Lancers would battle their way back into the game, tying the game up at 20-20. The Lancers would complete the set by winning the thrilling set 27-25.

UP NEXT
The Lancers travel up to Guelph to take on the Gryphons in the final game of the regular season on Sunday, March 6th at 1:00pm.