OTTAWA, Ont. – Continuing their strong start to the 2019-20 season, the Durham College men's volleyball team earned another straight sets victory defeating the La Cite Coyotes on Sunday afternoon. Set scores were 25-15, 25-12, 25-19.
Despite having a roster filled with veterans, the Lords took advantage of the matchup with the weaker Coyotes to allow a number of first-year athletes to gain vital OCAA playing experience as five first-year Lords saw time on the court. Durham was most noticeably exceptional at the service line where they registered 14 service aces in the win to just three for the Coyotes.
DC will look to continue the hot start when they return to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre for their 2019-20 home opener versus the visiting Loyalist Lancers this Thursday, Oct. 24. First serve is scheduled for 8 p.m. with the match being streamed on
OCAA LIVE.
• Fifth-year veteran
Tyler Krabi (Stouffville, Ont.) led the way in the Sunday match with a game-high 11 points from nine kills, an ace, and a block.
• Joining the Lords with notable club and beach experience, first-year outside hitter
Jason Cazes (Richmond Hill, Ont.) scored eight points in the win with three kills, four service aces, and a block.
• Sebastien Gareau was the top offensive weapon for the Coyotes with eight points with six kills and two aces.
• Providing even more leadership to the Lords this season, fifth-year setter
Liam Gray (Barrie, Ont.) registered 17 assists, while also continuing his dominance at the service line with six aces. Last season Gray set the OCAA mark for aces in a game, season, and career.
• Dual-sport athlete
Lucas Pichl (Cobourg, Ont.) returned to the Lords lineup this weekend following the conclusion of the DC golf season, and led the Lords defensively at La Cite with 10 digs.
Overall Record: 11-4 (W-L)
Conference Record: 2-0
Next match: Thursday, Oct. 24 vs. Loyalist Lancers • (8 p.m. – CRWC)
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