The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's volleyball team (result) the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Saturday (Nov. 7) afternoon inside Goldring Centre – Kimel Family Field House.
Set scores were: 25-18, 25-21, 25-19.
Fresh off a five-set match the night before, the Blues began the matinee firing on all cylinders determined to split the weekend. Toronto took control of the first set and continued to build off their momentum to edge out the Gee-Gees and earn a 2-0 advantage. The Blue and White maintained their composure and rallied back to win the third set to complete the sweep. Overall, Toronto recorded 36 kills, 12 total blocks and 59 digs in a strong team performance.
Third-year outside hitter Julia Liu was a force offensively with a game-high 16.5 points, recording 15 kills and 15 digs. Fifth-year outside hitter Olivia Zhu followed with 12 points, contributing 10 kills and 14 digs. Toronto's veteran middle duo of Thea Ziesmann and Lani Facey each recorded four solo blocks. Second-year setter Marina Gustke directed U of T's offence with 31 assists and fourth-year libero Delaney Watson was steady on defence with 12 digs.
For the Gee-Gees, Charlotte McDonald and Audrey Odigie each recorded 10 points and Tara Gosling had a team-high 18 assists.
The Blues are back in action on Friday (Nov. 13) night when they travel to St. Catharines to take on the Brock Badgers. The first serve is scheduled for 6 p.m., and the game will be streamed live on
oua.tv.
