OSHAWA, Ont. – The Loyalist Lancers were without any answers for the Durham College women's volleyball team on Thursday evening, falling in straight sets, as the Lords improved their record to 4-0 on the season.
Following a 25-21 victory in the first set, the Lords threw up a brick wall, stifling any sustained Loyalist offence. They buried the Lancers 25-13 in the second and 25-14 in the third.
Cassidy Nicholson-Clarke (Ajax, Ont.) set the tone on offence and defence, contributing eight kills, eight blocks and 17 total points.
Next up for the Lords is a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 7 in North York with the Seneca Sting, who will be looking to bust out of their 0-3 start. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
• The Lords'
Jessica Joensen (Pickering, Ont.) reigned over the Lancers with a match-high nine kills.
• Nicholson-Clarke's 17 points (eight kills, eight blocks, one ace) was a career-high, which was previously set in her rookie season at 13 points against the George Brown Huskies on Jan. 17, 2018.
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Althea Boncheff (Alliston, Ont.) was a powerhouse for the Lords, with a match-high five service aces as part of her 11 points.
• Jillian Hoftyzer led the Lancers with five kills and 11 points.
• Durham's
Karlina Domingo (Pickering, Ont.) and
Georgi Williams (Whitby, Ont.) combined for 25 assists, earning 15 and 10 apiece.
• The Lords outmuscled the Lancers on the defensive end, topping them in digs 45-37.
• Raven Maracle proved herself a defensive stalwart for the Lancers, recording a team-high eight digs. Joensen,
Devyn Fraser (Uxbridge, Ont.) and Domingo each had eight digs for the Lords.
Overall Record: 11-7
Conference Record: 4-0
Next game: Wednesday, Nov. 7 @ Seneca Sting • 6 p.m. – North York, Ont.
