The Varsity Blues put their 2-0 record on the line against the two-time CUFLA champion Western Mustangs on Sunday evening, September 23rd. 

The Mustangs set a fast pace, jumping out to a 7-1 lead after the first quarter.  Only middie Alex Emerson was able to find the back of the net. 

Western continued to take advantage of fast break opportunities to score another four goals in the second before Toronto could answer with by Attack Darren Elliott.  The score at the half was 11-2 for the Mustangs.

Although finding themselves in a deep hole, the Blues clawed back on second half goals by middie Nick Pison, Blues leading scorer Jason Barnable and freshman middie Aiden Guld's first career CUFLA goal. However, Western scored six times to win going away 17-5. 

UP NEXT: The Varsity Blues host the Brock Badgers this Friday, September 28 at Varsity Stadium. Game time is set for 8:30 p.m.

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