Peterborough, ON – The Mustangs start their two game road trip to Trent with a 3-0 win on Friday night.
Western overcame an early deficit in the first set, trailing 6-0 after a series of attack errors. However, Cade Smith and Conor Doran spearheaded a comeback, with Smith delivering multiple kills and Doran notching a service ace at 10-10, leading to a 5-point streak that brought the score to 15-10. The Mustangs continued their momentum with consistent performance from Michael Jones in setting, culminating in a 25-20 victory for the set.
M ?? END OF 1ST SET The Mustangs take the opening set 25-20. Cade Smith has 5 kills for Western.
Western secured a 25-23 win in the second set against Trent, highlighted by a series of critical plays. Cade Smith played a pivotal role, scoring multiple kills with consistent assists from Michael Jones. Western capitalized on Trent’s errors, such as service errors, helping maintain their lead through the set.
M ?? END OF 2ND SET It was a close one but the Mustangs take the set 25-23. Cade Smith continues to lead the way with 11 kills.
In the third set, the Mustangs continued their momentum. Oliver Toomes initiated the scoring with a kill at the start of the set. Cade Smith contributed significantly with multiple kills, including a key one at 13-11, and Oliver Toomes delivered a service ace to extend the lead to 24-15. The set concluded with a kill by Conor Doran, also assisted by Michael Jones, sealing the 25-15 set win for Western and taking the match.
M ?? END OF 3RD SET The Mustangs dominate and finish out the match with a 25-15 set win. Cade Smith led the way with 16 kills.
Cade Smith emerged as a key player for the Mustangs, leading with 17.5 points in three games. Smith contributed significantly with 16 kills and nine digs. Nicolas Silon also made a notable impact on defense with a total of five blocks, including one solo, across the same number of games. Michael Jones demonstrated his playmaking ability by leading the team with 28 assists, displaying precision in his setting. Conor Doran provided solid all-around performance, adding eight points, one service ace, and recording three blocks.
Up next, they two sides face-off again tomorrow night (January 18) for a 6:00 pm first serve in Peterborough.