The Falcons Win in Three Straight Sets Against Sheridan

The Falcons Win in Three Straight Sets Against Sheridan

(London, Ontario) – The Falcons Men's Volleyball team (4-0) increased their win streak to four after defeating the Sheridan Bruins (0-3) on Saturday afternoon at home.

 

To begin the match, a block by Kaden Eybergen (Stratford, ON) would score Fanshawe's first point of the set and the Falcons took the lead. Zack Admans (St. Thomas, ON) extended the Birds' advantage after serving two aces in a row. Off a Bruins freeball, Jack Voght (Ottawa, ON) set up third-year Tanner Patterson who executed a kill to put the Falcons up 14-5. Later in the match, Admans would score back-to-back kills. Fanshawe won the first set with ease by a score of 25-11. Daniel Ridings (St. Catharines, ON) sealed the set point with a terrific ace.

 

The Birds came out strong in the second set. Admans scored five of the first seven points for the Falcons. Voght set up middle Jayden Crowther (London, ON) on consecutive plays where Crowther converted for Fanshawe. The score stood at 19-11 when Admans smashed a beautiful serve and recorded an ace. Set two ended 25-15 for the Falcons.

 

The third set remained close to start. With both teams tied at six, Crowther smashed a Voght set and the Birds ran off with the match from there. Crowther continued to dominate by converting on continuous kills that landed at the feet of the Sheridan's players. The Falcons took set three 25-15 and the match in three straight sets.

 

The Birds look to build on their win streak while playing the St. Clair Saints at home on Wednesday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m.