LIONS HANG WITH WESTERN, CAN’T BREAK THROUGH IN THREE-SET LOSS TO MUSTANGS

The York University Lions women’s volleyball team travelled to London to face the Western Mustangs on Friday night in search of their first win of the season after a tough five-set loss to the McMaster Marauders last Saturday.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Despite a closely-contested opening set, the Mustangs came away victorious by a 25-21 score to take a 1-0 lead
• The Lions looked to draw even in the second set, but another tight set went the way of Western. They took the second by a score of 25-22, going up 2-0 and putting the Lions on the brink of a sweep.
• Despite a valiant from the visitors to claw back into the match, the Mustangs won the third set 25-21, and the match 3-0.

LOOKING AHEAD:

These two teams will go head-to-head once more, with the rematch scheduled for tomorrow, November 18. First serve is slated at 6:00 p.m.