A Thursday night match between the Mohawk Mountaineers and Humber Hawks features two teams looking to claim a top-four seed in the OCAA West.
Mohawk and Humber will play at 8 p.m. in Etobicoke, ON with the match streamed on OCAA Live.
The Matchup:
If the middle of the OCAA West wasn't already cloudy with four teams battling for the third and fourth seeds, a Mountaineers win could make it even more interesting.
Mohawk enters the match as the divisions sixth seed with a 7-6 record, while the Hawks are third with an 8-4 record. Redeemer and Niagara sit between the two tied at 8-5.
What Happened Last Time:
Back in November the Mountaineers got the better of the Hawks, winning 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-23). Prior to the win, Mohawk had lost their previous seven against Humber.
Turner Neame (Hamilton, ON) and Peter Pilling (St. Catharines, ON) collectively had a strong defensive game with 13 and 12 digs each, respectively. Pilling also set the ball well with a game-high 29 assists.
Anthony Beijes (Hamilton, ON) was the only one in the game to finish in double digit kills with 13.
Who to Watch For:
A Mohawk record will be one to watch for in this match. Neame is only nine digs away from setting a new Mountaineers record for total digs in a single season. The current record of 142 digs is held by Ryan Dela Rosa.
What's Next:
Volleyball action returns to the DBARC on Saturday with the Mountaineers hosting the Sheridan Bruins. The men's match begins at 3 p.m.