Women's Volleyball Hosting Playoff Game Saturday

(Toronto, ON)- The St. Clair women's volleyball team wrapped up their OCAA regular season schedule this past weekend on the road in the GTA area and came away with a split.

The women were in Etobicoke on Saturday night to take on the top ranked Humber College Hawks. The Saints got off to a solid start losing a tight first set 25-22 but bouncing back to take the second set 25-22. Humber took over from that point winning the third set 25-17 and the fourth 25-9 to win the match 3-1. Second year outside hitter Kiana Huggins (London; Saunders) led the way offensively for St. Clair with 13 kills, 2 service aces, and 9 digs. Rookie middle Geneva Huisman (Amherstburg; Marantha Christian) had a solid game as well with 7 kills, 3 service aces and 2 stuff blocks.

With the win's Humber's record improved to 18-0. The Hawks are ranked 1^st in Ontario and 2^nd in Canada.

On Sunday afternoon, the Saints were in Oakville to take on the Sheridan College Bruins and came away with a 3-1 win. Set scores for St. Clair were 25-19, 18-25, 25-12 and 25-14.  Huggins had another big game with 11 kills, 1 service ace and 6 digs.  Third year outside hitter Chantel DeVlugt (Wyoming; LCCVI) had a great game as well with 11 kills on 20 attempts along with a stuff block. Rookie setter Emma Clements (Windsor; Holy Names) had a solid all around game with 3 kills, 8 services aces, 35 assists and 1 stuff block.

With loss Sheridan fell to 2-16 on the season.

With the split on the weekend, St. Clair's ends the regular season with a record of 14-4 and tied for 2^nd place in the West Division. The Saints are currently ranked 4th in Ontario.

The Saints will now host a playoff game on Saturday, February 18^th at 3 pm at the Sportsplex against Algonquin College (5^th East Division). The winner will advance to the OCAA Championship from February 23-25 at Sheridan College.

For the final OCAA Women's Volleyball Standings click HERE